Paralegal - Litigation

Williams Kastner•Portland, OR

1d•$55,000 - $95,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Litigation Paralegal. This role prepares legal documents, correspondence and timelines under the direction of attorney(s). Coordinate and track case activities. Develop and implement appropriate systems for collecting and organizing case materials. Observe confidentiality of client and firm matters. This position supports attorneys who practice general liability and personal injury defense. This position requires 1,400 billed hours annually and has the potential for remote work up to 2 days per week, based on business need.

Requirements

Proficiency with MS Office applications and database capabilities.
Advanced knowledge and experience with eDiscovery.
General knowledge of Everlaw, NextPoint, or similar eDiscovery platform.
Experience preparing and attending trial, including trial, hearing, and mediation/arbitration preparation.
Substantial knowledge of legal terminology and court procedures.
Knowledge of case economics and case management techniques.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to be proactive and critically assess cases needs and manage a case from beginning to end.
Ability to work independently or as part of a team and assist attorney(s) in coordination of team efforts and preparation during the course of litigation.
Associate or undergraduate degree and/or Paralegal Certificate or experience demonstrating required skills.
Entry - 5+ years of litigation paralegal experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Orion, LiquidFiles, Westlaw OnePass, CourtTrax, ExpertTime, DM, NetDocs, Kofax or Power PDF, or similar technology, is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Select, implement and maintain appropriate systems for collecting and organizing case materials.
Review and analyze case materials, including correspondence, pleadings and other case documents and records; undertake all aspects of evidence management.
Draft and prepare a variety of legal documents, correspondence, chronologies and indices.
Prepare and oversee the preparation of exhibits and witness files for depositions, arbitration, mediation and trial.
Manage eDiscovery database, discovery and production for litigation cases.
Interact with clients, experts and other parties to obtain and provide information.
Establish and maintain database (document and discovery) structure and criteria, if appropriate.
Use timekeeper software to appropriately bill for all time worked.
Observe confidentiality of client and firm matters.
Coordinate and track case activities.
Develop and implement appropriate systems for collecting and organizing case materials.