Highlights
Skills Desired: Ability to work in a high-volume, fast-paced environment (time and content sensitive deadlines); Highly organized; Strong computer and procedural skills; Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills; Detail oriented with the ability to analyze and problem solve; Must be able to work independently and as part of a team to establish and foster working relationships with litigation attorneys, investigators, paralegals, and legal assistants. What we’re looking for: We are seeking to hire a litigation paralegal to support attorneys and their teams by performing client meetings, legal drafting, and other relevant legal activities in preparation for trials.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Portland, OR |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Company Size | 1 to 9 employees |
| Year Founded | 2007 |
| Website | http://www.ssgstaffing.com |
Description
Litigation Paralegal
Our Client is a national plaintiff’s law firm that focuses exclusively on representing victims of medical complications and their claims. With offices across the country and rapidly growing teams, we are dedicated to maximizing the recovery of our deserving clients.
What we’re looking for: We are seeking to hire a litigation paralegal to support attorneys and their teams by performing client meetings, legal drafting, and other relevant legal activities in preparation for trials. We are looking for energetic, driven, detail-oriented people for this on-site position.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Assist attorneys in all phases of litigation from onset through trial;
- Draft pleadings, correspondence, authorizations, transmittal letters, and other legal documents;
- File summonses and complaints, and work with vendors to effectuate service;
- Prepare discovery requests and responses;
- Coordinate and schedule depositions;
- Track and monitor client files, calendars, and provide status updates;
- Perform extensive internal and on-line legal research (court rules and procedures);
- E-file documents in both Oregon and Washington courts.
Skills Desired:
- Ability to work in a high-volume, fast-paced environment (time and content sensitive deadlines);
- Highly organized;
- Strong computer and procedural skills;
- Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills;
- Detail oriented with the ability to analyze and problem solve;
- Must be able to work independently and as part of a team to establish and foster working relationships with litigation attorneys, investigators, paralegals, and legal assistants.
Preferred Experience:
- 3 – 5 years of experience, preferably with product liability or plaintiff litigation;
- Trial Experience.
Our Client offers a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as paid parking. In addition, we also offer a 401(k) program and short and long term disability insurance.
About Company
HOSPITALITY DIVISION
Specializing in Executive Hospitality Recruitment
Featuring Customized Recruiting Solutions Tailored to our Clients' Needs
Committed to our Clients by Providing a Streamlined Recruiting Process
Dedicated to our Candidates by offering a Confidential and Simplified Job Search
HOSPITALITY RECRUITMENT EXPERTISE
Management
Marketing & Sales
Corporate Operations
Executive C-Level
OUR MISSION
To provide customized recruiting solutions tailored to our clients' needs,
through improved talent acquisition efficiencies thus reducing
the overall time to hire hospitality staff.