Litigation Paralegal

Chock Barhoum LLP•Portland, OR

16h•Hybrid

About The Position

Litigation Paralegal – Tech-Forward, Team-Centric Career (Hybrid Flex/Remote) Are you an experienced litigation paralegal who loves digging into complex cases, uncovering critical facts, and working side-by-side with attorneys? Do you find yourself frustrated by outdated firm "silos," manual workflows, and a traditional grind that limits your potential? At Chock Barhoum, we have traded the traditional burnout model for a tech-forward, team-centric approach. We are an expanding civil litigation and insurance defense firm handling a variety of high-stakes state and federal matters across Oregon, Washington, and Idaho. We don't just "allow" work-life balance; we engineer it through smarter systems, collaborative support, and a relaxed, informal office environment. We’ve replaced the rigid atmosphere of typical firms with a supportive and team-oriented culture where paralegals are valued legal professionals. We invest heavily in advanced legal tech to streamline your workflow, utilizing it as a powerful tool to elevate your expertise and not as a crutch to bypass the details. Here, your investigative know-how and keen eye for detail are what drive our defense strategies forward.

Requirements

At least 5+ years of experience as a paralegal in civil litigation, with a demonstrated understanding of personal injury, premises liability and/or construction defect defense matters.
In-depth working knowledge of Oregon and/or Washington state and federal rules of civil procedure.
Highly proficient with Adobe Pro (or similar PDF editors) and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
You view technology as a powerful asset to streamline processes and possess the strong organizational skills and high responsiveness necessary to excel in a tech-forward and remote workflow.
You believe that the best results come from collaboration, accountability, and communication.
You take ownership of your responsibilities, consistently deliver high-quality work, and thrive when contributing to a diverse and sociable team.

Responsibilities

Work side-by-side with attorneys from inception through resolution.
Own case discovery, manage critical deadlines, and take a true investigative approach to managing case mechanics.
Conduct investigations, background checks, and initial case assessments, as well as locate and interview witnesses.
Review case documents in depth to prepare document timelines and medical chronologies with meticulous attention to detail.
Review and analyze every document with precision, hunting for the potential leads, inconsistencies, or hidden details that can redefine a discovery strategy or turn the tide of a case.
Draft substantive legal documents, including discovery requests/responses, motions, affidavits, subpoenas, and correspondence, under attorney supervision.
Retain and interact with expert witnesses, identify relevant documents for analysis, and collaborate with the trial team on all aspects of mediation, arbitration, and trial preparation.