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Title : Litigation Paralegal

Location : Oregon - Portland
Refer to Job # AJDE862071


Last active 3 days ago Litigation Paralegal at Law Firm Law firm is looking for a Litigation Paralegal to join their team in Portland, OR. This position offers a salary range of $60,000 - $80,000 a year with a full benefits package. This is a full-time role and the ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree and paralegal certificate or equivalent experience. Job Responsibilities: Shepherding a high volume of cases through litigation and closing while reporting on progress. Discovery: tracking, managing, organizing, and analyzing discovery material from multiple sources. Anticipating discovery and investigative needs. Our paralegals are empowered to practice judgment and initiate the services needed. Tracking and docketing court and other deadlines, then prioritizing accordingly. Drafting, formatting, filing, and ordering service of pleadings, motions, and briefs. Learning and adapting to attorney needs in preparing for depositions, hearings, and trials. Preparing for trial: compiling materials, preparing and issuing subpoenas, managing exhibits, etc. Collaborating with attorneys and staff to keep cases moving. We keep open communication between all team members, from partners to administrators. Developing expertise in relevant state and federal court procedure and rules. Maintaining a sense of urgency about cases. Justice is long overdue for many of our clients. Maintaining professional rapport and regular contact with our clients. Our actions, especially in this regard, must reflect our values. Practice intentional and thoughtful communication with clients to prepare drafts and respond to discovery requests. Again, we must meet our clients resilience with respect. Receiving feedback and observing the established patterns in an open, constructive, and adaptable manner. Adjusting as needed. Providing feedback in the same manner. Caring for yourself such that you can add positivity to our team. The stories we are immersed in can be hard to accept, so self-care and commitment to a respectful, positive work environment is of the utmost importance. Identifying gaps in knowledge and judging capacity; utilizing support as needed. As a salaried position, the workload may occasionally require more than 40 hours of work per week. Infrequently, you may be required to work on an evening or weekend. We may sometimes need to travel for a case. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and paralegal certificate from an accredited institution or equivalent experience. Outstanding written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and comfortable with learning new technology. Flexibility in responding to quickly shifting demands. Ability to mind and prioritize strict and conflicting deadlines. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of client and firm information. Motivated by the prospect of collaborating on cases involving challenging and sensitive subject matter. Benefits: This is a salaried position paying between $60,000 and $80,000 with opportunities for performance based discretionary bonuses. In addition, we offer a comfortable working environment with office dogs, cold brew, and a strong benefits package (health insurance, dental insurance, PTO, 401k, profit sharing, a defined benefit plan). COVID-19 Considerations: Employees are required to wear a mask in the office at all times. For the time being, we are working remotely with onsite support scheduled as needed to minimize number of employees onsite at one time. Job Summary: Law firm is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to join their team in Portland, OR. This position offers a salary range of $60,000 - $80,000 a year with a full benefits package. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree and paralegal certificate or equivalent experience. This is a full-time role and the successful candidate must be motivated by the prospect of collaborating on cases involving challenging and sensitive subject matter. Job Responsibilities: Shepherding a high volume of cases through litigation and closing while reporting on progress. Discovery: tracking, managing, organizing, and analyzing discovery material from multiple sources. Anticipating discovery and investigative needs. Our paralegals are empowered to practice judgment and initiate the services needed. Tracking and docketing court and other deadlines, then prioritizing accordingly. Drafting, formatting, filing, and ordering service of pleadings, motions, and briefs. Learning and adapting to attorney needs in preparing for depositions, hearings, and trials. Preparing for trial: compiling materials, preparing and issuing subpoenas, managing exhibits, etc. Collaborating with attorneys and staff to keep cases moving. We keep open communication between all team members, from partners to administrators. Developing expertise in relevant state and federal court procedure and rules. Maintaining a sense of urgency about cases. Justice is long overdue for many of our clients. Maintaining professional rapport and regular contact with our clients. Our actions, especially in this regard, must reflect our values. Practice intentional and thoughtful communication with clients to prepare drafts and respond to discovery requests. Again, we must meet our clients resilience with respect. Receiving feedback and observing the established patterns in an Bachelor's (Preferred), Paralegal Certificate (Preferred)
 
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