Unclassified - Portland, OR

posted 5 months ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Hybrid - Portland, OR

About the position

The Paralegal position at Greenfield Staffing Solutions is a full-time role based in Portland, OR, designed for individuals with a strong background in litigation support. This hybrid position requires the selected candidate to initially work full-time in the office to acclimate to the firm's culture, processes, and to foster collaboration with the team. The role is primarily focused on supporting multiple attorneys, particularly in the realm of insurance defense. The ideal candidate will take pride in their work, ensuring that all outputs reflect the firm's standards and integrity. This position also involves billing time, which is a critical aspect of the role. The responsibilities of the paralegal include drafting various legal documents such as memoranda, pleadings, discovery demands, responses, subpoenas, and correspondence. Additionally, the paralegal will be responsible for organizing and processing incoming records and invoices, following up on outstanding records through various communication methods, and preparing answers and correspondence. The role requires managing a large caseload while collaborating with multiple attorneys, reviewing documents for relevance and privilege in preparation for disclosure, and conducting case law research using Lexis and public access websites to assist in developing defense strategies. Furthermore, the paralegal will assist attorneys in preparing for mediation and trial, as well as retrieving and saving documents in the firm's document management system.

Responsibilities

  • Draft legal memoranda including pleadings, discovery demands and responses, subpoenas, correspondence, and discovery motions.
  • Organize, chart, and process incoming records and invoices.
  • Follow up for outstanding records via telephone, e-mail, and regular mail.
  • Prepare answers and correspondence.
  • Manage a large caseload while working with multiple attorneys.
  • Review documents for relevance and privilege in preparation for disclosure.
  • Conduct case law research using Lexis and public access websites to assist with defense strategies.
  • Assist with preparing attorneys for mediation and trial.
  • Retrieve documents from and save to the document management system.

Requirements

  • 3 years of experience as a litigation paralegal.
  • Billing experience.
  • Experience in drafting legal documents.
  • Familiarity with courts, including e-filing.
  • Proficiency in Adobe and Microsoft Office applications, especially Outlook and Word.
  • Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
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