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Litigation Paralegal

  2026-04-30     LHH     Portland,OR  
Description:

Job Title: Litigation Paralegal

Location: Portland, Oregon

Schedule: Hybrid (3 days in-office, 2 days remote)

Salary: $115,000-$125,000

Employment Type: Direct Hire


Job Description:

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a well-established law firm to identify an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support a busy and collaborative litigation team in their Portland, Oregon office. This role will handle a variety of complex matters including labor and employment litigation, commercial litigation, retail disputes, and class action matters. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys managing high-level litigation work from case inception through trial preparation.


The ideal candidate will be comfortable handling large caseloads, supporting multiple attorneys, and working independently while maintaining strong communication across internal teams, clients, outside counsel, and vendors.


Responsibilities:

  • Manage large and complex litigation caseloads, including labor and employment, commercial litigation, and class action matters
  • Assist with all phases of litigation including case organization, discovery, fact gathering, and legal research
  • Draft pleadings, motions, correspondence, and other legal documents for attorney review
  • Prepare, file, and serve court documents in state and federal courts, both electronically and manually
  • Coordinate trial preparation, including hearings, arbitrations, depositions, and trial support
  • Compile, review, and summarize case materials, records, and discovery documents
  • Maintain case calendars, deadlines, and docketing requirements in compliance with court rules
  • Communicate with attorneys, clients, opposing counsel, outside vendors, and other parties throughout the litigation process


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree and/or Paralegal Certificate preferred
  • Minimum of 7 years of law firm experience as a Litigation Paralegal
  • Strong experience supporting complex litigation matters in a law firm environment
  • Class action litigation experience highly preferred
  • Deep knowledge of Oregon state and federal court rules, filing procedures, and e-filing requirements
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe PDF, and document management systems
  • Experience with Relativity, NetDocuments, and docketing software such as CourtAlert is highly preferred
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with exceptional attention to detail
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and high-volume workloads independently


Benefits:

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage through firm-sponsored plans
  • Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Account (HSA) options for eligible employees
  • Employer-paid basic life insurance, with optional supplemental life insurance available for employees and dependents
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • Up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave for birth, adoption, or placement of a child
  • Paid time off starting at 19 days annually, increasing with tenure, plus unlimited tracked sick time and 10 paid holidays
  • Immediate eligibility for 401(k) participation with pre-tax, Roth, and after-tax contribution options


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• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance


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