Litigation Paralegal
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Job Location:
Portland, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
15 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
At Smith Freed Eberhard we do more than just practice law We set new standards in legal excellence. Specializing in civil defense work our Portland office is on the lookout for an experienced Paralegal ready to dive into the dynamic realms of Personal and Commercial lines with a focus on catastrophic injuries premises liability automobile liability and dram shop/liquor liability.
Our Culture
Smith Freed Eberhard offers a flexible and fun work environment. Collaboration between partners associates paralegals and staff is vital to serving our clients well. Our casual work environment allows you to deal with what needs to be done in a comfortable atmosphere.
Position Summary
As a paralegal for Smith Freed Eberhard your responsibilities include case management by reviewing and analyzing claims file materials preparing notebooks indexing and comparing documents and creating and maintaining medical chronologies and billing summaries. You will be responsible for all aspects of discovery which includes preparing and serving discovery requests summarizing discovery responses and identifying and obtaining all documents needed to complete discovery. This could include preparing Subpoenas Duces Tecum and conducting investigation research. You will be responsible for assisting attorneys with exhibits documents and file preparation for deposition arbitration and/or trial. You will be required to identify and understand each client-specific billing guideline and ensure all billable work is being performed within those guidelines.
- 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
- 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
The ideal candidate for this position is a paralegal who has demonstrated the ability to handle complex assignments works independently has excellent writing communication and interpersonal skills and can handle a variety of tasks simultaneously. Familiarity with medical chronologies and/or the insurance industry is a plus as well as experience in preparing Motions Affidavits Orders Request for Production Requests for Admissions Subpoena Duces Tecum.
Compensation and Benefits
Compensation commensurate with education and experience.
Competitive billable hour requirement
Rewarding Bonus Program
Mentorship Programs
Continuing Education
Robust benefits package including Health Dental FSA STD LTD Life Insurance and 401k with firm match
Mass transit reimbursement
Flexible work schedule
Smith Freed Eberhard is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion national origin sex (including pregnancy) age disability genetic information citizenship status military service obligations or other category protected by applicable federal state or local law.
Key Skills
- Legal Drafting
- Litigation
- Proofreading
- Organizational skills
- Adobe Acrobat
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- Case Management
- Legal Research
- Paralegal
- Filing
- Medical Records
About Company
Smith Freed Eberhard, P.C. is a regional litigation defense firm in Portland, Oregon and Seattle, Washington. The law firm is known for creative solutions that achieve favorable results for their clients.
