Description
At Smith Freed Eberhard, we do more than just practice law – We set new standards in legal excellence. Specializing in civil defense work, our Portland office is on the lookout for an experienced Paralegal ready to dive into the dynamic realms of Personal and Commercial lines with a focus on catastrophic injuries, premises liability, automobile liability, and dram shop/liquor liability.
Our Culture
Smith Freed Eberhard offers a flexible and fun work environment. Collaboration between partners, associates, paralegals, and staff is vital to serving our clients well. Our casual work environment allows you to deal with what needs to be done in a comfortable atmosphere.
Position Summary
As a paralegal for Smith Freed Eberhard, your responsibilities include case management by reviewing and analyzing claims file materials, preparing notebooks, indexing and comparing documents, and creating and maintaining medical chronologies and billing summaries. You will be responsible for all aspects of discovery, which includes preparing and serving discovery requests, summarizing discovery responses, and identifying and obtaining all documents needed to complete discovery. This could include preparing Subpoenas Duces Tecum and conducting investigation research. You will be responsible for assisting attorneys with exhibits, documents, and file preparation for deposition, arbitration, and/or trial. You will be required to identify and understand each client-specific billing guideline and ensure all billable work is being performed within those guidelines.
Requirements
- 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
The ideal candidate for this position is a paralegal who has demonstrated the ability to handle complex assignments, works independently, has excellent writing, communication and interpersonal skills, and can handle a variety of tasks simultaneously. Familiarity with medical chronologies and/or the insurance industry is a plus, as well as experience in preparing Motions, Affidavits, Orders, Request for Production, Requests for Admissions, Subpoena Duces Tecum.
Compensation and Benefits
- Commensurate with education and experience
- Student Loan Repayment Assistance
- Competitive billable hour requirement
- Rewarding Bonus Program
- Continuing Education
- Employer paid Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- 401(k) Matching
- Voluntary FSA, HSA, STD, LTD
- Parking and Mass transit reimbursement
- Hybrid working considered after 90 days
Smith Freed Eberhard is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, military service obligations or other category protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Skills Required
- Ability to multitask, prioritize assignments, and manage multiple deadlines
- Litigation file monitoring and case management, including deadline tracking
- Ability to move cases forward with little supervision
- Draft pleadings, motions, affidavits, orders, discovery requests, and subpoenas
- Familiarity with Oregon law
- Review and respond to written discovery requests
- Review medical records and bills and prepare medical summaries and billing
- Conduct in-depth research and investigation for case development
- Assist with exhibits, documents, and file preparation for depositions, arbitration, and trial
- Understand and follow client-specific billing guidelines
- Excellent writing, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Experience handling complex assignments independently
- Washington legal experience
- Familiarity with medical chronologies or the insurance industry
- Experience preparing motions, affidavits, orders, discovery requests, and subpoenas
What We Do
Smith Freed Eberhard, P.C. is a regional litigation defense law firm serving Oregon and Washington from offices in Portland and Seattle. Its trial lawyers handle civil defense matters including commercial general liability, construction defect, personal lines, automotive defense, and general litigation. The firm emphasizes creative solutions, courtroom advocacy, and hands-on development of cases that companies hire it to handle when matters are important and challenging.
