Job Details

Litigation Paralegal

A growing legal team is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys throughout all phases of the litigation lifecycle. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, enjoys working both independently and collaboratively, and is skilled at managing complex casework with minimal oversight.

Key Responsibilities

Case Management & Document Handling

• Conduct initial case reviews and help attorneys assess case posture.
• Prepare case summaries, timelines, and basic pleadings.
• Manage the intake, organization, and tracking of client documents.

Discovery Support

• Draft discovery requests and responses for attorney review.
• Coordinate document production, ensure completeness of responses, and interface with clients to gather relevant materials.
• Attend document productions and support ongoing discovery needs.

Depositions

• Schedule and coordinate depositions for fact and expert witnesses.
• Draft deposition outlines, pull potential exhibits, and prepare material for attorney review.
• Attend depositions and create summary transcripts.
• Arrange court reporters, videographers, and related logistics.

Litigation Support & Research

• Build and maintain litigation support databases either internally or with outside vendors.
• Oversee document imaging, deposition summaries, and search functions within databases.
• Conduct factual research, public record searches, and summarize medical and employment records.

Trial Preparation

• Assist with preparation of trial binders, exhibits, jury instructions, and witness/exhibit lists.
• Coordinate equipment needs and offsite trial operations.
• Support attorneys with drafting outlines, preparing witnesses, and participating in trial-related activities.

Post‑Trial Assistance

• Assist with drafting various post‑trial motions, cost memoranda, and appellate support materials.
• Help assemble excerpts of record and perform necessary cite checking.

Qualifications

• 3–10 years of paralegal experience, preferably with a strong litigation background.
• Prior trial experience is highly preferred.
• Experience coordinating complex document‑heavy cases or class actions is beneficial.
• Strong familiarity with Oregon State and Federal Courts and local procedures.
• Proficiency with MS Office, online research tools, and litigation software (e.g., Relativity, LiveNote, Trial Director or similar).
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with a wide range of internal and external partners while maintaining confidentiality.
• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple competing deadlines.
• Capable of working independently while also contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment and manage physical and digital files.

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Paralegal Certificate preferred.

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