Litigation Paralegal

Job Title: Personal Injury Paralegal Location: Portland, Oregon Schedule: Full-time, in-office (1 remote day available after training) Salary: $62,000-$85,000 Employment Type: Direct Hire Job Description: LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a Portland law firm to find an experienced Paralegal to support a collaborative litigation team. This role is ideal for someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and experienced with Oregon litigation procedures. Personal injury experience is preferred, but candidates with strong civil litigation backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Responsibilities:

• Manage assigned personal injury matters from intake through settlement or trial
• Open, maintain, and organize primarily electronic case files
• Obtain, review, and summarize medical records, billing records, police reports, and related documentation
• Maintain regular client contact and assist with routine communications
• Track statutes of limitation, deadlines, and case milestones
• Assist with investigations and case strategy development under attorney direction
• Coordinate insurance benefits, including PIP, health insurance, and defense PIP
• Identify and track subrogation claims and liens, including Medicare
• Prepare settlement demand packages and assist with settlement negotiations and disbursements, including lien reduction efforts
• Draft, format, and file pleadings, discovery requests and responses, and motions
• Assist with trial preparation, trial readiness tasks, and post-trial filings
• Occasionally support appellate-related matters in state and federal courts

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a paralegal, preferably in personal injury or civil litigation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines with accuracy and attention to detail
• Proactive, dependable, and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel, with experience using case management software (Clio preferred)
• Typing speed of 55+ WPM with high accuracy

Benefits:

• Parking/Commuter: Employer-paid TriMet transit pass
• Medical, Dental & Vision: 100% employer-paid premiums for employee coverage
• Paid Time Off:
  • 15 days PTO (years 1-3)
  • 20 days PTO (years 4-6)
  • 25 days PTO (after 6 years)
• Oregon Sick Leave: Accrued and provided in accordance with Oregon state law
• Life Insurance: Employer-provided life insurance coverage
• Long-Term Disability: Employer-provided LTD coverage

Pay Details: $62,000.00 to $85,000.00 per year

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