Paralegal | Litigation & Business Law

Paralegal | Litigation & Business Law Northwest Staffing Resources | Legal Northwest - 3.9 Portland, OR Job Details Full-time From $83,000 a year 14 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Teamwork Attention to detail Contracts Legal case management Adobe Acrobat Time management Full Job Description Paralegal | Litigation & Business Law Hybrid opportunity with a respected Portland law firm offering exposure to a broad mix of litigation, business, commercial, employment, and transactional matters within a collaborative legal team.

LOCATION

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Portland, OR SALARY :

$83k/yr.

DOE SCHEDULE

: Full-time | 37.5 hours/wk.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS ROLE

• Hybrid schedule offering flexibility and work-life balance.
• Support attorneys across a wide range of litigation and business law matters.
• Join a collaborative and professional legal team with a strong reputation in the Portland market.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support attorneys in litigation and business law matters by drafting pleadings, motions, discovery responses, contracts, and related legal documents.
• Manage case files, organize exhibits and supporting documentation, and maintain litigation calendars and deadlines.
• Coordinate communication with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and third parties regarding case status, scheduling, and document collection.
• Assist with trial preparation, subpoenas, filings, deposition coordination, and other litigation support activities.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• 2+ years of paralegal experience in Civil Litigation, Business Law, Employment Law, Commercial Law or similar, preferably within Oregon.
• Strong knowledge of Oregon court procedures and e-filing processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and legal document management systems.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work effectively in a professional legal environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This role is primarily office-based and involves sitting for extended periods while working at a computer, as well as occasional standing, walking, and retrieving files or documents. It may also require light lifting of office materials and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a typical professional office environment.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION STATEMENT

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes diverse candidates. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of background, identity, or status. This position is offered through the Legal Northwest Branch of NW Staffing Resources. When applying through nwstaffing.com, please click "Apply Here" and select the Legal Northwest Branch for immediate consideration. Or contact our office directly at 503.242.2514 to speak with a Recruiter. Job ID# 141486 For more information regarding our company and employee benefits please copy and paste these links into your browser.

About Us:

https://www.nwstaffing.com/about-us/

Employee Benefits:

https://www.nwstaffing.com/job-seekers/benefits

Pay:

From $83,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person