About This Role
This position provides effective support in defined phases of the litigation or non-litigation process under the close supervision of an attorney. You will report to a manager, legal services, and the role is remote in the Portland, OR Metro area only.
Responsibilities
- Assist attorney in trial preparation
- Draft pleadings, discovery documents, motions, deposition summaries, abstracts, correspondence, and legal memorandums under the supervision of an attorney
- Aid in the organization, summarization, and evaluation of medical records in the discovery process and for trial preparation
- Conduct investigation and discovery under limited supervision
- Draft discovery responses and assist in preparation of witnesses and demonstrative evidence for trial
- Assist attorney in complex depositions, hearings, trials, and other similar settings, as needed
- Represent insured or the company in small claims / conciliation court for defense or subrogation if applicable by jurisdiction
- Review files to determine issues, records needed, and the possibility of settlement
Requirements
- Demonstrated experience providing customer-driven solutions, support, or service
- Demonstrated experience performing legal research, conducting investigations, gathering and summarizing medical records, indexing depositions, gathering evidence, and preparing exhibits for trial, with minimal assistance
- Demonstrated experience preparing pleadings, motions, deposition summaries, discovery responses, and other legal correspondence with minimal assistance
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of insurance, legal ethics rules, and the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
- Demonstrated experience with various PC software applications, legal research tools, and trial applications (e.g., Microsoft Office Suites, Internet Explorer, Outlook, Acrobat, Westlaw, and Trial Pad)
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of tort and contract law, legal procedures, legal terminology, and the judicial system
- Licenses: Not Applicable
Benefits
- Relocation support for eligible candidates
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and wellbeing benefits
- Competitive 401(k) contribution
- Pension plan
- Annual incentive
- 9 paid holidays
- Paid time off program (23 days accrued annually for full-time employees)
- Student loan repayment program
- Paid-family leave
Important Details
- Schedule: Hourly
- Travel Requirements: Up to 10%
Application Process
