Litigation Paralegal

Litigation Paralegal

Looking for a supportive and flexible work environment with remote or in-office options? Chock Barhoum, is a highly-rated civil litigation defense firm in Portland, Oregon that handles complex cases in state and federal courts across Oregon, Washington, and Idaho. We value work-life balance while delivering top-quality legal services 

Essential Responsibilities:  

The successful candidate will be able to provide assistance during all phases of the litigation process to include:   

• Manage case discovery and deadlines 

• Conduct pre-claim investigation, legal research and initial case assessments 

• Draft legal documents to include discovery requests and responses, motions, affidavits, subpoenas and correspondence under attorney supervision 

• Perform background investigations, as well as locate and interview witnesses 

• Review case documents and prepare summary of key facts and information 

• Prepare medical chronologies and bill summaries 

• Retain and interact with various experts including identifying relevant documents for expert analysis 

• Assist with all aspects of mediation, arbitration and trial preparation 

• Assist with other special projects and related duties as assigned 

Qualifications:  

• Someone who will seamlessly integrate with our diverse and sociable team 

• An experienced paralegal with at least five years of experience in civil litigation 

• Demonstrated understanding of personal injury and/or premise liability matters 

Required Skills: 

• Ability to analyze data and documents to identify and present key information 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

• In-depth working knowledge of Oregon and/or Washington state and federal rules of civil procedure 

• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, Power Point and Outlook 

• Proficient with Adobe Pro or similar PDF editor 

• Ability to work efficiently and effectively with a strong initiative to meet billable requirements 

Preferred Skills:  

• Comfortable with learning new case management programs and technology 

• Invested in continuing legal education 

• Flexible and capable of responding quickly and positively to shifting demands and opportunities 

• Able to work under strict deadlines 

• Effectively manage multiple, detailed tasks simultaneously 

• Able to prioritize tasks appropriately 

Collaboration is key! Successful candidates will appreciate the team approach we take to manage cases and will thrive working alongside experienced attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants that make up our outstanding CB Team!  

Chock Barhoum LLP is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages applications for employment from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds.