Paralegal

Lewis Brisbois; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life

401k with employer match

Sick and vacation time

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Lewis Brisbois in Portland, OR is seeking a paralegal with litigation experience focused on medical malpractice. The role involves calendaring for at least four attorneys, extensive document management, and supporting discovery through trial preparation.

The candidate will compile information for interrogatories, pleadings, motions, depositions, and other discovery tasks while coordinating with a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certificate required.
• At least two (2) years of litigation experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word).
• Strong Excel skills and excellent organizational, written and verbal communication.
• Ability to meet deadlines and handle flexible hours.
• Annual billable requirement of 1,600 hours.

Responsibilities

• Calendaring for a minimum of four attorneys.
• Document management including review, creation, and organization.
• Compiling information for discovery responses, interrogatories, pleadings, motions, depositions, and trial preparation.

Skills

Excel skills

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

The Portland, OR office of Lewis Brisbois, a full-service AmLaw 100 firm, is seeking a paralegal with litigation experience working primarily on medical malpractice. The primary duties of this position include working for a minimum of (4) attorneys, calendaring, document management including but not limited to review, creation, and organization. In addition, compiling information for discovery responses, interrogatories, pleadings, motions, depositions, and trial preparation are essential functions of this role.

We offer competitive compensation and in addition, Lewis Brisbois offers a range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with employer match, as well as sick and vacation time. We also offer excellent opportunities for growth and advancement while working with a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

Job Specifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certificate. A certificate may be required based on region, state, or client requirements.
• At least two (2) years of litigation work experience
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word)
• Strong Excel skills required
• Strong organizational, written & verbal communication skills
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities
• Ability to work flexible and/or fluctuating work hours
• This position has an annual billable requirement of 1,600 hours

Lewis Brisbois is not accepting search firm submissions for this position.

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