Litigation Paralegal in Portland, OR| LawFirmStaff

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Title : Litigation Paralegal

Location : Oregon - Portland
Refer to Job # SJVO707460


Litigation Paralegal Duties: Collaboration between partners, associates, paralegals and staff is vital to providing our clients with superior service. Participate in making the community a better place with community service and community fundraising opportunities. Review and analysis of claim materials and client records, conducting background investigations, obtaining public records through multiple municipalities. Assist with drafting discovery and pleadings for attorney review. Assist the attorneys in identifying key exhibits for depositions, mediations, arbitration and/or trial. The creation of detailed summaries, notebooks for attorney use, exhibits, conducting various research projects is a part of this position. Will be working with various experts (medical, accident reconstruction, engineering, etc.) to obtain the necessary records for review, scheduling of IMEs or site visits, participating in teleconferences and verifying their credentials prior to their engagement. Monitor and manage litigation files, including tracking deadlines. Draft discovery and pleadings for attorney review. Identify records responsive to discovery in addition to identifying missing records for furtherance of case investigation. Review and analyze medical records and medical bills to create medical chronologies and medical billing summaries. Perform in-depth research and investigation for case development. Assist attorneys with exhibits, creation of notebooks for attorney reference, preparation of materials for depositions, mediation, arbitration and/or trial. Identify and understand each carrier-specific billing guideline to ensure work is being performed within those guidelines. Requirements: Extensive experience with personal injury cases; specifically the review and analysis of medical records, creation of medical chronologies, review of medical billing and creation of medical billing summaries is required. Experience and knowledge of Washington expert discovery Rules is desired. Extensive knowledge of Windows 10. Prior experience with billing time and maintaining a set billable requirement are also key components for this position. Microsoft office, including Excel, Word, and Adobe Acrobat is required. An experienced litigation paralegal who has demonstrated the ability to handle complex assignments, work independently, possesses excellent writing, communication and interpersonal skills. The ability to multitask, while maintaining a high level of detail and quality of work is desired. Familiarity with the insurance industry is a plus. Experience in preparing discovery, pleadings, and motions for attorney review for both Oregon and Washington is desired. Ability to multi-task, prioritize assignments, and manage multiple deadlines. Ability to move cases forward with little supervision.
 
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