Litigation Paralegal
Chock Barhoum · Portland, OR · 2 wk ago
HybridLegalFull-time
Litigation Paralegal Overview
Litigation Paralegal – Tech-Forward, Team-Centric Career (Hybrid Flex/Remote)
What You’ll Do
- Partner on Deep-Dive Case Management: Work side-by-side with attorneys from inception through resolution. You will own case discovery, manage critical deadlines, and take a true investigative approach to managing case mechanics.
- Investigate with a Keen Eye: Conduct investigations, background checks, and initial case assessments, as well as locate and interview witnesses. You will review case documents in depth to prepare document timelines and medical chronologies with meticulous attention to detail.
- Uncover the Critical Evidence: Use technology as an accelerator, not a shortcut. You will review and analyze every document with precision, hunting for the potential leads, inconsistencies, or hidden details that can redefine a discovery strategy or turn the tide of a case.
- Draft with Impact: Draft substantive legal documents, including discovery requests/responses, motions, affidavits, subpoenas, and correspondence, under attorney supervision.
- Expert & Trial Prep: Retain and interact with expert witnesses, identify relevant documents for analysis, and collaborate with the trial team on all aspects of mediation, arbitration, and trial preparation.
What You Bring to the Stage
- Experience: At least 5+ years of experience as a paralegal in civil litigation, with a demonstrated understanding of personal injury, premises liability and/or construction defect defense matters.
- Procedural Mastery: In-depth working knowledge of Oregon and/or Washington state and federal rules of civil procedure.
- Tech Literacy & Organization: Highly proficient with Adobe Pro (or similar PDF editors) and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). You view technology as a powerful asset to streamline processes and possess the strong organizational skills and high responsiveness necessary to excel in a tech-forward and remote workflow.
- "No-Silo" Mindset: You believe that the best results come from collaboration, accountability, and communication. You take ownership of your responsibilities, consistently deliver high-quality work, and thrive when contributing to a diverse and sociable team.