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Foster Garvey PC · 1 day ago

Senior Litigation Paralegal

Portland, OR

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$81K/yr - $112K/yr

5+ years exp

Foster Garvey PC, one of the Pacific Northwest's leading law firms, is looking for a Senior Litigation Paralegal with 5+ years of experience in commercial civil litigation to join their Portland office. The successful candidate will assist attorneys with all phases of civil litigation, manage case files, and prepare legal documents while ensuring effective communication with clients and court personnel.

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Responsibilities

Assist attorneys with all phases of civil litigation, from case inception through trial and appeal

Develop case fact background, including interviewing witnesses and gathering evidence

Draft and prepare legal documents, pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses

Organize and maintain case files, exhibits, and document productions in physical and electronic formats

Coordinate and manage discovery processes, including document review, privilege logs, and productions

Prepare trial notebooks, exhibit lists, witness files, and courtroom presentations

Schedule depositions, hearings, and court appearances; coordinate with opposing counsel and court personnel

Assist with electronic discovery (e-discovery) processes and litigation support software

Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and expert witnesses

Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism

Manage multiple cases simultaneously in a fast-paced environment

Other duties and projects as assigned

Qualification

EDiscovery platformsLitigation proceduresLegal research techniquesMicrosoft OfficeProject managementIndependent judgmentAttention to detailVerbal communicationWritten communicationInterpersonal skillsTime managementTeam collaboration

Required

5+ years of experience in commercial civil litigation

Broad computer knowledge, skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office, web browsers, and other compatible and related software

Electronic discovery experience and strong working knowledge with one or more eDiscovery platforms and/or other database programs

Strong attention to detail

Excellent organizational and project management skills, including setting priorities, taking initiative, advance planning, and flexibility

Strong verbal and written communications skills

Knowledge of legal research techniques

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to meet deadlines and manage time effectively

Ability to collaborate effectively and promote team building

Strong understanding of litigation procedures and court filing requirements

Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment

Minimum 5 years of litigation experience with state and federal courts and/or administrative agencies, and a strong working knowledge of court rules and procedures

Bachelor's degree

Demonstrated experience with e-discovery processes and document management

Continuing legal education (CLE) participation encouraged

Preferred

ABA-approved paralegal certificate preferred

Relativity preferred

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan, match, and profit-sharing

Commuter allowance

Paid time off plus paid holidays throughout the calendar year

Disability and life insurance

Parental leave

Community service leave

Annual discretionary bonus and more!

Company

Foster Garvey PC

Foster Garvey PC is a full-service law firm serving several of the most influential and innovative companies and governments in the country.

Founded in 2019

Seattle, Washington, USA

201-500 employees

https://www.foster.com/

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