Senior Complex Litigation Paralegal

Senior Complex Litigation Paralegal
Location: Portland, OR (preferred) or Vancouver, WA | Hybrid potential

We are seeking a Senior Complex Litigation Paralegal to support our growing Business Litigation Practice and play a key role in expanding our firm’s capabilities. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced litigation paralegal to lead case management efforts, coordinate a legal support team, and ensure exceptional litigation support in high-stakes, fast-paced cases.

Key Responsibilities:

• Case Management & Strategy: Oversee and manage all aspects of complex commercial litigation cases, including pleadings, discovery, trial preparation, and case deadlines.
• Team Leadership: Direct and delegate tasks to legal support staff, ensuring high-quality work product and efficiency. Mentor and train junior paralegals and legal assistants.
• Litigation Support: Assist attorneys in preparing for depositions, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
• Discovery & Document Management: Oversee large-scale document reviews, e-discovery processes, and production of legal documents.
• Court Filings & Compliance: Prepare and file pleadings and motions in Oregon state and federal courts (Washington experience preferred but not required). Ensure compliance with court rules and deadlines.
• Client & Witness Coordination: Serve as the key point of contact for clients, expert witnesses, and third parties throughout the litigation process.
• Deadline & Pressure Management: Thrive under tight deadlines, efficiently managing multiple cases and ensuring timely completion of all legal tasks.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum 7+ years of experience in complex litigation as a senior or lead paralegal in a law firm setting.
• Extensive experience in Oregon litigation (Washington experience is a plus).
• Proven ability to manage and mentor legal support teams.
• Expertise in case strategy, discovery, and trial preparation in high-stakes litigation.
• Strong knowledge of court rules, procedures, and e-filing systems.
• Experience with legal technology and case management software (Relativity, CaseMap, Westlaw, etc.).
• Exceptional ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and adapt to changing case priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Paralegal certification or equivalent experience preferred.

Why Join Us?

• Be a key player in building out a practice area and shaping litigation support at a growing firm.
• Work with a collaborative team that values leadership and innovation.
• Competitive salary, benefits, hybrid work potential, and career growth opportunities.

If you are an experienced litigation paralegal who thrives in leadership roles, excels under pressure, and wants to be at the forefront of complex litigation, we want to hear from you!