Litigation Paralegal

Smith Freed Eberhard

Litigation Paralegal specializing in personal and commercial lines for Smith Freed Eberhard. Engaging in case management and supporting attorneys in a dynamic legal environment.

Posted 5/1/2026full-timePortland • Oregon • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $70,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review and analyze claims file materials
Prepare notebooks, indexing and comparing documents
Create and maintain medical chronologies and billing summaries
Responsible for all aspects of discovery, including preparing and serving discovery requests
Summarize discovery responses and identify and obtain documents needed to complete discovery
Prepare Subpoenas Duces Tecum and conduct investigation research
Assist attorneys with exhibits, documents, and file preparation for deposition, arbitration, and/or trial
Identify and understand client-specific billing guidelines

Requirements

What you’ll need

Ability to multi-task, prioritize assignments, and manage multiple deadlines
Monitor and case management of litigation files, including tracking deadlines
Ability to move cases forward with little supervision
Draft various pleadings such as Motions, Affidavits, Orders, Request for Production, Requests for Admissions, Subpoena Duces Tecum, etc., specific to case
Familiarity with Oregon law, Washington experience a plus
Review and respond to written discovery requests
Review medical records/bills and create medical summary and medical billing
Perform in-depth research and investigation for case development
Assist attorneys with exhibits, documents, and file preparation for deposition, arbitration, and trial
Identify and understand each client-specific billing guideline to ensure work is being performed within those guidelines

Benefits

Comp & perks

Student Loan Repayment Assistance
Competitive billable hour requirement
Rewarding Bonus Program
Mentorship Programs
Continuing Education
Employer paid Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
401(k) Matching
Voluntary FSA, HSA, STD, LTD
Parking and Mass transit reimbursement
Flexible work schedule

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Hard Skills & Tools

claims analysisdocument indexingmedical chronologiesbilling summariesdiscovery preparationsubpoenas duces tecumpleadings draftingcase managementlegal researchmedical billing

Soft Skills

multi-taskingprioritizationdeadline managementindependenceattention to detailcommunicationorganizational skillsproblem-solvingcollaborationadaptability