Litigation Paralegal

American Family Insurance Agency Staff; Portland (OR); Remote; USD 38,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) contribution

Pension plan

Annual incentive

9 paid holidays

Paid time off

Student loan repayment

Paid-family leave

Job summary

American Family Insurance Agency Staff is seeking a legal support professional to assist attorneys in defined phases of litigation or non-litigation work under close supervision. The role is remote in the Portland, OR area with hourly compensation and relocation support for eligible candidates.

The position emphasizes trial preparation, drafting pleadings and discovery documents, organizing medical records, and conducting investigative work under supervision.

Qualifications

• Experience providing legal support or paralegal assistance.
• Ability to perform legal research and summarize medical records.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery materials with minimal supervision.
• Prepare witnesses and exhibits for trial and assist in depositions.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow ethical guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorney in trial preparation.
• Draft pleadings, discovery documents, motions, deposition summaries, abstracts, correspondence and legal memorandums under the supervision of an attorney.
• Aid in organization, summarization and evaluation of medical records in discovery and for trial prep.
• Conduct investigations and discovery under limited supervision.
• Draft discovery responses and assist in witness preparation for trial.
• Assist attorney in complex depositions, hearings, trials and similar settings as needed.
• Represent insured or the company in small claims/conconciliation court for defense or subrogation if applicable.
• Review files to determine issues, records needed and potential settlement.

Skills

Legal research

Medical records

Pleadings & motions drafting

Trial preparation

Evidence organization

Confidentiality & ethics

Insurance knowledge

Customer service

Tools

Westlaw

Trial Pad

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

This position provides effective support in defined phases of the litigation or non-litigation process under the close supervision of an attorney.

You will report to a manager, legal services.

Remote in Portland, OR Metro area only.

Position Compensation Range:

$27.46 - $45.11

Pay Rate Type:

Hourly

Compensation may vary based on the job level and your geographic work location. Relocation support is offered for eligible candidates.

Primary Accountabilities

• Assist attorney in trial preparation.
• Draft pleadings, discovery documents, motions, deposition summaries, abstracts, correspondence and legal memorandums under the supervision of an attorney.
• Aid in the organization, summarization and evaluation of medical records in the discovery process and for trial preparation.
• Conduct investigation and discovery under limited supervision.
• Draft discovery responses and assists in preparation of witnesses and demonstrative evidence for trial.
• Assist attorney in complex depositions, hearings, trials and other similar settings, as needed.
• Represent insured or the company in small claims / conciliation court for defense or subrogation if applicable by jurisdiction.
• Review files to determine issues, records needed and the possibility of settlement.

Specialized Knowledge & Skills Requirements

• Demonstrated experience providing customer-driven solutions, support or service.
• Demonstrated experience performing legal research, conducting investigations, gathering and summarizing medical records, indexing depositions, gathering evidence and preparing exhibits for trial, with minimal assistance.
• Demonstrated experience preparing pleadings, motions, deposition summaries, discovery responses, and other legal correspondence with minimal assistance.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of insurance, legal ethics rules and the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Demonstrated experience with various PC software applications, legal research tools and trial applications. (e.g. Microsoft Office Suites, Internet Explorer, Outlook, Acrobat, Westlaw and Trial Pad).
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of tort and contract law, legal procedures, legal terminology, and the judicial system.

Licenses

• Not Applicable.

Travel Requirements

• Up to 10%.

Physical Requirements

• Work that primarily involves sitting/standing.

Working Conditions

• Not Applicable.

Additional Information

• To ensure a strong start, all employees participate in our New Employee Orientation during their first week. This experience is held in person at our Madison, WI Headquarters or one of our AmFam core locations to help you connect with our mission, meet key team members and build relationships that support your growth. At times, sessions may be delivered virtually based on scheduling and availability.
• Offer to selected candidate will be made contingent on the results of applicable background checks
• Offer to selected candidate is contingent on signing a non-disclosure agreement for proprietary information, trade secrets, and inventions
• Sponsorship will not be considered for this position unless specified in the posting

We provide benefits that support your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. You will have access to comprehensive medical, dental, vision and wellbeing benefits that enable you to take care of your health. We also offer a competitive 401(k) contribution, a pension plan, an annual incentive, 9 paid holidays and a paid time off program (23 days accrued annually for full-time employees). In addition, our student loan repayment program and paid-family leave are available to support our employees and their families. Interns and contingent workers are not eligible for American Family Insurance Group benefits.

We are an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws pertaining to non-discrimination, non-harassment and equal opportunity. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

American Family Insurance is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please email [e-mail] to request a reasonable accommodation.