Paralegal I

The Standard • Portland, OR

1d • $25 - $37

About The Position

The next part of your journey is right around the corner — with The Standard. A genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of others is the foundation for everything we do. With a customer-first mindset and an intentional focus on building strong teams, we’ve been able to uphold our legacy of financial stability while investing in new, innovative technologies that support the needs of our customers. Our high-performance culture focused on operational excellence thrives thanks to remarkable people united by compassion and a customer-first commitment. Are you ready to make a difference? Job Summary This role supports the Legal & Compliance Department by helping attorneys manage legal processes, conduct research, review documents, and support transactional work. The position focuses on organizing and preparing legal materials, analyzing issues with low to moderate complexity, and ensuring compliance with state and federal requirements. Work is performed with growing independence and frequent interaction across teams and business units.

Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent, Associate’s degree in Paralegal Studies or a Paralegal Certificate preferred.
• Experience: 2+ years of progressively responsible experience in a law office or corporate legal department.
• Experience reviewing legal documents, contracts, or regulatory materials.
• Knowledge of risk management principles and insurance product structures.
• Proficiency with legal research tools, case management systems, and Microsoft Office.
• Experience organizing large volumes of documents or supporting discovery.

Responsibilities

• Review, organize, and prepare legal documents and agreements.
• Conduct legal research and analyze statutes, regulations, and case law.
• Support attorneys with business inquiries, transactions, and special projects.
• Evaluate legal process requests and identify relevant issues.
• Maintain accurate document management and ensure compliance with legal standards.

Benefits

• A rich benefits package including medical, dental, vision and a 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
• An annual incentive bonus plan
• Generous paid time off including 11 holidays, 2 wellness days, and 8 volunteer hours annually — PTO increases with tenure
• A supportive, responsive management approach and opportunities for career growth and advancement
• Paid parental leave and adoption/surrogacy assistance
• An employee giving program that double matches your donations to eligible nonprofits and schools

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED