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.

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. To apply, please submit the request materials to Human Resources using the link above.