What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Paralegal position at Ultimate Staffing?
A well-established litigation firm is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Litigation Paralegal to join their team in the Portland office. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented, proactive professional who thrives in a team-oriented environment and can manage complex litigation matters from start to finish.
Litigation Paralegal - Insurance Defense Preferred
Compensation: $80,000 - $110,000
Location: Portland, Oregon
Job Type: Full-time
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 5 years of litigation experience required
- Insurance defense experience strongly preferred
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to handle multiple tasks under pressure while maintaining a high level of accuracy
- Tech-savvy with the ability to learn and adapt to new legal technologies and systems
- Professional demeanor with excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strict adherence to maintaining client confidentiality
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage litigation cases through all phases of the legal process
- Conduct factual and witness investigations, including background checks
- Assist in drafting and responding to discovery, including managing document production
- Review and summarize medical records, bills, police reports, and deposition transcripts
- Analyze large case files and prepare chronologies of key events and correspondence
- Support attorneys in preparing for depositions, hearings, mediations, and arbitrations
- Assist with trial preparation
- Collaborate and communicate professionally with attorneys, clients, and staff
- Efficiently learn and use firm technologies and software systems
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance
- 401(k) with employer matching
This firm is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.
Salary : $80,000 - $110,000
