Litigation Paralegal

About the role

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. Travel up to 10%. Work primarily involves sitting/standing.

Pay

Hourly compensation range: $27.46 – $45.11. Rate may vary based on job level and geographic work location. Relocation support is offered for eligible candidates.

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 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 assist 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.

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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and wellbeing benefits.
• Competitive 401(k) contribution and a pension plan.
• Annual incentive.
• 9 paid holidays.
• Paid time off program (23 days accrued annually for full-time employees).
• Student loan repayment program.
• Paid-family leave.

Interns and contingent workers are not eligible for American Family Insurance Group benefits.

Additional Information

• All employees participate in New Employee Orientation during their first week, held in person at the Madison, WI Headquarters or an AmFam core location (sessions may be virtual based on scheduling).
• Offer is contingent on applicable background checks.
• Offer is contingent on signing a non-disclosure agreement for proprietary information, trade secrets, and inventions.
• Sponsorship will not be considered for this position.