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Paralegal

Bernstein Shur
10 hours ago
Full-time
Remote friendly (Portland, Oregon, United States)
United States
The Litigation Paralegal is responsible for assisting with litigation matters. The position requires a resourceful and highly technically proficient professional to manage litigation projects effectively and efficiently in the fast-paced environment of this amazing company known for its uniquely positive office culture. This position requires a proactive professional with exceptional organizational skills, excellent written and oral communication skills, able to exercise the utmost discretion, and a positive, can-do attitude.  
  • A bachelor’s degree or paralegal certification with litigation paralegal experience
  • Must have superior writing and oral communication skills
  • Must have strong research skills
  • Must have ability to pay acute attention to detail and proofreading 
  • Must have ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and tasks
  • Great team player, enthusiastic proactive and self-directed
  • Outstanding organizational skills and excellent judgement and problem solving skills
  • Must be flexible with schedule and time requirements to meet deadlines and needs of the Litigation Practice group
  • Transaction legal experience a plus
  • Technologically savvy; highly proficient, expert knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite 
  • Prepare, file, and manage pleadings and related court documents utilizing federal and state electronic filing systems in compliance with applicable court procedures and policies
  • Prepare, organize, and review exhibits, binders, and other materials for depositions, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials
  • Conduct title searches, draft abstracts, lien certificates, and lien discharges
  • Draft motions, discovery requests, subpoenas, affidavits, notices, certificates of service and related documents
  • Assist attorneys with all phases of discovery and eDiscovery, including preparation of discovery requests and responses, document review and analysis, and management of discovery materials
  • Assist with service of process
  • Calculate, calendar and track deadlines with a working knowledge of relevant civil procedure and other applicable rules
    • Attend to file maintenance within the firm’s document management system
  • Prepare Excel charts, spreadsheets, timelines, and other summaries of various types of information
  • Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, clerk’s office personnel, potential witnesses, experts and others 
  • Conduct research (legal and non-legal) and prepare clear, concise memoranda
  • Provide administrative, paralegal, and case management support to attorneys and perform other related duties as assigned.
  • Billable work as assigned with a goal of 1400 billable hours per year
  • Hybrid work environment 
  • Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance 
  • Group life and disability insurance
  • Financial wellness program 
  • 401K employer match and profit sharing 
  • 23 days PTO in the first year of employment
  • 11 paid holidays
  • Paid parental leave 
  • Mobile data reimbursement
  • Free parking