Medical Malpractice Paralegal
Portland, Oregon
Permanent
$77,000.00 - $90,000.00 per Year
Job Title: Medical Malpractice Paralegal Location: Portland, Oregon Schedule: Hybrid (1-2x WFH a week) Salary: $77,000-$90,000 Billable Requirement: 130 hrs. a month Job Description: LHH is seeking a skilled litigation paralegal with 3-5 years of experience in complex litigation, including professional negligence and medical malpractice, to join a law firm based in Portland, Oregon. The ideal candidate is a collaborative team player with excellent planning and organizational skills, strong attention to detail, and has the ability to take initiative. This role involves managing discovery, summarizing extensive litigation documents (including medical records), and preparing exhibits for depositions and trials. Qualifications:
- Litigation Support: Experienced in supporting depositions, trial preparation, and trial proceedings
- Discovery Management: Skilled in managing discovery, including organizing and summarizing extensive documentation
- Records & Subpoenas: Experienced in preparing authorizations and subpoenas for record retrieval
- Medical Chronologies & Research: Proficient in creating detailed timelines and medical chronologies and conducting research on medical literature, diagrams, and terminology
- Court Rules & Guidelines: Familiar with local and state court rules as well as HIPAA guidelines
- Investigative Skills: Competent in conducting background investigations using social media and internet tools
- Communication Skills: Strong verbal communication skills for engaging with clients, attorneys, experts, and other professionals, complemented by excellent written skills for drafting correspondence and analysis memoranda
- Billing & Timekeeping: Knowledgeable about timekeeping and insurance defense billing guidelines
- Technical Proficiency: Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and adept with electronic file management systems
- Client-Focused & Collaborative: Demonstrated client service orientation and ability to work effectively in a team environment
- 401(k) with matching
- Comprehensive insurance options (health, dental, vision, disability, and life)
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts
- Paid time off, sick leave, and parental leave
- Flexible schedules and remote work options
- Free parking
- Employee assistance and discount programs
- Retirement plan and professional development opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
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Medical Malpractice Paralegal
LHH
3 days ago
$77,000.00 - $90,000.00 per Year
Permanent
Portland, Oregon
Job Title: Medical Malpractice Paralegal Location: Portland, Oregon Schedule: Hybrid (1-2x WFH a week) Salary: $77,000-$90,000 Billable Requirement: 130 hrs. a month Job Description: LHH is seeking a skilled litigation paralegal with 3-5 years of experience in complex litigation, including professional negligence and medical malpractice, to join a law firm based in Portland, Oregon. The ideal candidate is a collaborative team player with excellent planning and organizational skills, strong attention to detail, and has the ability to take initiative. This role involves managing discovery, summarizing extensive litigation documents (including medical records), and preparing exhibits for depositions and trials. Qualifications:
- Litigation Support: Experienced in supporting depositions, trial preparation, and trial proceedings
- Discovery Management: Skilled in managing discovery, including organizing and summarizing extensive documentation
- Records & Subpoenas: Experienced in preparing authorizations and subpoenas for record retrieval
- Medical Chronologies & Research: Proficient in creating detailed timelines and medical chronologies and conducting research on medical literature, diagrams, and terminology
- Court Rules & Guidelines: Familiar with local and state court rules as well as HIPAA guidelines
- Investigative Skills: Competent in conducting background investigations using social media and internet tools
- Communication Skills: Strong verbal communication skills for engaging with clients, attorneys, experts, and other professionals, complemented by excellent written skills for drafting correspondence and analysis memoranda
- Billing & Timekeeping: Knowledgeable about timekeeping and insurance defense billing guidelines
- Technical Proficiency: Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and adept with electronic file management systems
- Client-Focused & Collaborative: Demonstrated client service orientation and ability to work effectively in a team environment
- 401(k) with matching
- Comprehensive insurance options (health, dental, vision, disability, and life)
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts
- Paid time off, sick leave, and parental leave
- Flexible schedules and remote work options
- Free parking
- Employee assistance and discount programs
- Retirement plan and professional development opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
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