Role OverviewSmith Freed Eberhard is seeking an experienced Paralegal to work in their Portland office, specializing in civil defense work, with a focus on catastrophic injuries, premises liability, automobile liability, and dram shop/liquor liability.
What You Will Do
Responsibilities include case management, discovery, preparing and serving discovery requests, summarizing discovery responses, identifying and obtaining documents, assisting attorneys with exhibits, documents, and file preparation for deposition, arbitration, and/or trial.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate is a paralegal who can handle complex assignments, works independently, has excellent writing, communication, and interpersonal skills, and can handle a variety of tasks simultaneously.
Requirements
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize assignments, and manage multiple deadlines
- Monitor and case management of litigation files, including tracking deadlines
- Ability to move cases forward with little supervision
- Draft various pleadings such as Motions, Affidavits, Orders, Request for Production, Requests for Admissions, Subpoena Duces Tecum, etc., specific to case
- Familiarity with Oregon law, Washington experience a plus
- Review and respond to written discovery requests
- Review medical records/bills and create medical summary and medical billing
- Perform in-depth research and investigation for case development
- Assist attorneys with exhibits, documents, and file preparation for deposition, arbitration, and trial
- Identify and understand each client-specific billing guideline to ensure work is being performed within those guidelines
Benefits
- Student Loan Repayment Assistance
- Competitive billable hour requirement
- Rewarding Bonus Program
- Mentorship Programs
- Continuing Education
- Employer paid Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- 401(k) Matching
- Voluntary FSA, HSA, STD, LTD
- Parking and Mass transit reimbursement
- Flexible work schedule
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