Litigation Paralegal | Flexible, Discovery & Case Mgmt

Smith Freed Eberhard; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith Freed Eberhard in Portland, OR is seeking an experienced paralegal to support personal and commercial lines, with emphasis on catastrophic injuries, premises liability, automobile liability, and dram shop/liquor liability.

You will handle case management, review claims file materials, index documents, and create medical chronologies and billing summaries. The role covers all discovery tasks, subpoenas, and deposition prep, with collaboration across partners and staff.

Qualifications

• Multitasking across tasks and deadlines.
• Experience supporting litigation teams and managing files.
• Ability to draft pleadings and summarize documents.
• Familiarity with Oregon law and local procedures.
• Proficiency in handling discovery requests and subpoenas.
• Strong legal research and investigative skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation files and track deadlines.
• Draft pleadings such as motions and orders.
• Prepare and service discovery requests; summarize responses.
• Prepare subpoenas and assist with deposition or trial prep.

Skills

Multitasking

Case management

Litigation support

Draft pleadings

Oregon law

Discovery handling

Legal research

Job description

Smith Freed Eberhard in Portland, OR is seeking an experienced paralegal to support personal and commercial lines, with emphasis on catastrophic injuries, premises liability, automobile liability, and dram shop/liquor liability.

You will handle case management, review claims file materials, index documents, and create medical chronologies and billing summaries. The role covers all discovery tasks, subpoenas, and deposition prep, with collaboration across partners and staff.