Senior Litigation Paralegal

LHH; Oregon (IL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parking

Annual cost-of-living increase

401(k) & profit-sharing

Transit stipend

Wellness stipend ($250 per quarter)

Medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Family/medical leave

Job summary

A legal support firm in Portland is seeking a Senior-Level Paralegal to assist with high-stakes litigation. This role involves managing trial prep, eDiscovery tasks, and collaboration with attorneys. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of litigation experience and is skilled in trial technologies. The position offers a supportive work culture and a hybrid work model, with benefits including a wellness stipend and 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in complex, multi-party litigation.
• Comfortable in high-pressure trial environments.
• Proactive and team-oriented with problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead pre-trial prep, exhibit management, and in-trial tech support.
• Operate and troubleshoot trial presentation software.
• Collaborate with attorneys on discovery and trial strategy.
• Collaborate with attorneys and legal tech staff on discovery and trial strategy.
• Travel occasionally (approx. once per quarter).
• Assist in the courtroom with setup and ongoing trial support.

Skills

litigation paralegal experience

eDiscovery skills

trial presentation software

problem-solving skills

Tools

Relativity

TrialDirector

Job description

Overview

LHH is working with a firm in Portland that is seeking a Senior-Level Paralegal with strong trial technician experience to support upcoming high-stakes, multi-party litigation. This role is ideal for a "trial junkie" who excels in high-pressure environments and enjoys working closely with attorneys during trials, including in the courtroom.

Location

Location: Portland, OR (Hybrid: Tue–Thu in office, Mon & Fri remote)

Key Responsibilities

• Lead pre-trial prep, exhibit management, and in-trial tech support
• Operate and troubleshoot trial presentation software (e.g., TrialDirector, Relativity, Disco)
• Manage audiovisual content and electronic depositions
• Collaborate with attorneys and legal tech staff on discovery and trial strategy
• Travel occasionally (approx. once per quarter starting in 2028)
• Assist in the courtroom with setup and ongoing trial support

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of litigation paralegal experience in complex, multi-party cases
• Strong eDiscovery and tech skills (Relativity required; TrialDirector a plus)
• Comfortable in the "hot seat" during trial presentations
• Professional, proactive, and team-oriented with excellent problem-solving skills
• Must be open to learning internal systems and firm processes

Firm Culture & Team

• Friendly, collaborative, and open-minded environment
• Office of 10 in Portland, supporting a wide variety of case types
• Culturally values people with unique backgrounds and a strong work ethic
• Serious about quality work, but laid-back in style
• Paid Parking
• Annual cost-of-living increase
• 401(k) & profit-sharing
• Transit stipend (parking or transit pass)
• Wellness stipend ($250 per quarter for fitness, wellness, or related expenses)
• Medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance
• Paid time off, holidays, and family/medical leave

Interview Process

• Initial Zoom interview with HR
• Follow up with senior paralegals and attorneys (Zoom or in-person)

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Legal Services