Senior Paralegal - Personal Injury

WHO WE ARE:

We represent small businesses in contracts, employment disputes, real estate and succession planning. Family law is the core of the practice: divorce, custody, support and adoption. Founded in 1978, we now have 60 employees. Billable target for associates is 1,800 hours.

The person in this role is relocating, so we are hiring a replacement. Billable hour target is 1,400 per year. This is an in-person role at our Portland location.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• File documents with state and federal courts through e-filing and PACER.
• Prepare trial binders, exhibit lists and witness folders.
• Schedule depositions, mediations and court reporters.
• Request records by subpoena or authorization and track responses.
• Draft pleadings, discovery requests and responses, and correspondence for attorney review.
• Summarize depositions and medical records.

YOU'LL NEED:

• 5-7 years of paralegal experience in a law firm or legal department.
• Discreet with privileged and confidential information.
• Clear, professional writing.

DESIRABLE:

• Notary public.
• Relativity or Everlaw experience.
• NALA Certified Paralegal (CP) or similar credential.

WHY WORK WITH US:

Starting pay: $43.50 - $48.00 per hour, depending on experience and certifications.

• Free parking.
• Referral program.

LER & Associates is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Duration: 3 months. Start: Immediately.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at LER & Associates.