Paralegal - Civil Litigation

Cosgrave Vergeer Kester LLP has an immediate opening for an experienced, organized, and self-starting Paralegal to support our busy civil-litigation practice in the heart of downtown Portland. Primary responsibilities include investigation and factual analysis, case information management, discovery, research, settlements, trial, hearing, arbitration and mediation prep. The position supports a variety of practice areas including construction, personal injury, product liability, and other types of civil litigation. Use your versatile skills to handle a wide variety of assignments in a professional, team-oriented work environment.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or certificate from an ABA approved Paralegal training program or equivalent work experience is required.
• At least two years of Litigation Paralegal and/or Case Clerk experience; prior experience working on complex litigation cases is required.
• Substantive knowledge of the procedures, terminology and documents relating to complex litigation matters, products liability, and toxic tort cases.
• Outstanding organizational skills, interpersonal skills, delegation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to both understand the ?big picture? and pay attention to detail.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office software (Word, Outlook, Excel), LEXIS, Westlaw, and other law office software.
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to understand and summarize case-related documents.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment and to work proactively.
  • Strong time management skills and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment manage and meet case work deadlines; ability to coordinate multiple tasks concurrently.

To apply, please submit the request materials to Human Resources here.

Cosgrave is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applicants and strive to provide a workplace in which all employees feel included, respected, and valued.