Paralegal Assistant

5 days ago

Portland, Oregon, United States McKean Smith LLC Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Paralegal to join our team at McKean Smith LLC. As a Paralegal, you will play a critical role in supporting our attorneys in their practice by assisting with gathering, analyzing, and organizing information, drafting legal pleadings, discovery summaries and responses, motions, and other documents.

Key Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with attorneys and support staff to prepare legal documentation and process transactions.
  • Conduct client interviews, locate and interview expert witnesses, and draft legal documents.
  • Investigate factual information to respond to litigation discovery requests or other information inquiries.
  • Perform legal research and analysis, compile, analyze, and summarize data.
  • Manage cases and files, organize and maintain files, and perform factual and technical investigation and analysis of case issues.
  • Assist in all phases of case preparation, including discovery and trial, and prepare for and attend trials.
  • Prepare jury instructions and trial binders, coordinate trial exhibits, and monitor legal fees, budgets, and project status.
  • Provide general logistical support and maintain legal files, and assist in the development and implementation of office systems and procedures as needed.
Requirements
  • Two to three years of related experience or equivalent.
  • Certification from an ABA-approved paralegal training program or equivalent required; Bachelors' degree (B.A.) in a related field or equivalent preferred.
  • Strong research skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and excellent grammatical and spelling skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, G-Suites, and Clio (preferred).
  • Commitment to excellence and high standards, strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills, and ability to manage priorities and workflow.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions, and ability to deal effectively with a diversity of individuals at all organizational levels.
  • Good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions, creative, flexible, and innovative team player, and ability to work independently and as a member of various teams and committees.
  • Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm, acute attention to detail, and demonstrated ability to plan and organize projects.
  • Ability to perform diversified clerical functions and basic accounting procedures, and must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
  • Frequently required to stand, walk, and sit.
  • Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity, talk or hear, and utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information, and/or use a keyboard.
  • Occasionally required to lift/push/carry items up to 50 pounds.
  • Specialized equipment, machines, or vehicles used include telephone, fax, voice mail, computer, copier, scanner, and related office equipment.

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