Litigation Paralegal - E-Discovery & Trial Prep

Troutman Pepper Locke LLP; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Troutman Pepper Locke LLP in Portland, Oregon seeks an experienced litigation paralegal to support case teams with research, document management, and deposition prep. You will summarize case law, pleadings, and statutes, and organize large matter files across multiple platforms.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree with eight years in a litigation setting and preferably an ABA-approved paralegal certificate. The role emphasizes deadlines, accuracy, and collaborative teamwork.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; eight+ years as a litigation paralegal.
• ABA-approved paralegal certificate preferred.
• Strong research, writing, and organizational abilities; strict ethical compliance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research using Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER, and court platforms.
• Summarize legal sources such as case law, statutes and journals.
• Organize large matter files and manage documents and transcripts.
• Assist with deposition prep and trial logistics.
• Track billable and non-billable hours and meet deadlines.
• Maintain file integrity in document management systems.

Skills

Legal research

Litigation paralegal

Time management

MS Office

iManage

Written communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree

ABA-approved paralegal certificate (preferred)

Tools

iManage

Microsoft Office

Job description

Troutman Pepper Locke LLP in Portland, Oregon seeks an experienced litigation paralegal to support case teams with research, document management, and deposition prep. You will summarize case law, pleadings, and statutes, and organize large matter files across multiple platforms.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree with eight years in a litigation setting and preferably an ABA-approved paralegal certificate. The role emphasizes deadlines, accuracy, and collaborative teamwork.