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Paralegal

Portland Office, United StatesFull-timePosted Sep 18, 2026

Job description

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. 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 e.

Discovery, 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 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 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

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