Our client is seeking to hire an experienced litigation paralegal who is able to work in a team setting and also independently has needed. You should be able to work with 4-5 attorneys and a few legal assistants. There i…
Legal · Portland, OR
Paralegal jobs in Portland, OR
Paralegals support attorneys by drafting documents, managing case files, conducting legal research, and preparing for filings, hearings, and trials under attorney supervision.
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$22–$48/hr
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$68k
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Our client is seeking to hire an experienced legal assistant who is able to work in a team setting and also independently has needed. You should be able to work with 4-5 attorneys and a few legal assistants. There is a r…
$75k - $85k
PARALEGAL About Tillmann Law At Tillmann Law, we help injured people rebuild, recover, and return to the adventures that make life worth living. We are a fast-growing Oregon personal injury firm focused on serious injury…
Employment Litigation Paralegal (OR, WA) - Remote The Opportunity Our Employment Litigation team is seeking an experienced Paralegal to support attorneys and partners handling complex plaintiff-side employment matters, i…
$75k - $90k
driven to get them the best results possible. Our Portland office is looking for an experienced and mission-oriented Litigation Paralegal Manager to be a part of our team. You would become a vital part of a close-knit gr…
$230k - $260k
COMMERCIAL LITIGATION ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY Location: Portland, OR A prestigious AmLaw 100 firm is seeking a skilled and driven Associate Attorney to join its highly-regarded Commercial Litigation Practice Group . This is a…
$210k - $305k
CONSTRUCTION LITIGATION ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY Location: Portland, OR/ Seattle, WA A prestigious AmLaw 100 firm is seeking a skilled and driven Associate Attorney to join its highly regarded Construction Litigation practice…
K DOE with bonus potential Industry: Legal Must Haves ~6+ years of complex commercial litigation experience in a billing paralegal capacity ~ Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and e-discovery software Bache…
$300 per month
LITIGATION PARALEGAL  |  Personal Injury Defense  |  Portland, OR About the Firm Our client is a well-established, midsize litigation firm with more than 50 years of presence in the Portland legal market. All partner…
$110k - $150k
Our client is looking to identify a Labor & Employment Associate Attorney to join its established practice in Oregon . This is an outstanding opportunity for an attorney looking to build a long-term career in employment…
$130k - $150k
Litigation & Land Use Associate Attorney Location: Downtown Portland, OR | Hybrid Flexibility Experience: 4-7 Years (Flexible) About the Firm This is an entrepreneurial, Pacific Coast-based law firm that prides itself on…
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What paralegals earn in Portland
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $22–$29 | $46k–$61k |
| Mid level | $28–$37 | $58k–$77k |
| Senior | $35–$48 | $73k–$99k |
Adjusted for the Portland market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Legal research (Westlaw, Lexis)Drafting pleadings and discoveryE-filing and court proceduresCase management softwareDocument review and e-discoveryCalendaring and deadlinesMeticulous attention to detailClient communicationConfidentiality
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Walk me through how you manage deadlines across multiple active cases.
Describe a redundant system: court rules-based calendaring, reminders at set intervals, and double-checking computation of dates. A missed deadline story handled well is acceptable; a casual attitude is not.
What experience do you have drafting discovery and pleadings?
Be specific about documents: interrogatories, requests for production, deposition summaries, motions. Note that attorneys reviewed and signed, showing you know the supervision boundary.
How do you handle a client who asks you for legal advice?
The expected answer: acknowledge the question, explain you cannot give legal advice, and route it to the attorney promptly. This tests your understanding of unauthorized practice.
Describe your legal research process for an unfamiliar issue.
Show method: secondary sources first for orientation, then primary authority on Westlaw or Lexis, checking citations are still good law, and summarizing findings in a memo.
Tell me about preparing for a trial or major hearing.
Walk through exhibits, witness binders, subpoenas, and logistics, and how you kept the attorney supplied in the moment. Calm logistics under pressure is the trait being tested.
How do you handle confidential information, especially in a small community or firm?
Give concrete habits: clean desk, locked files, careful email addressing, and never discussing matters outside the team, plus conflict-check awareness.
What practice areas have you supported, and which do you prefer?
Be honest and map your experience to the firm's practice. Preferring their area with a reason grounded in the work reads as genuine fit.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For paralegals specifically — generic advice costs you here
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List your paralegal certificate or degree and credentials like NALA CP or ACP, plus notary commission if you hold one.
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Name your practice areas and what you actually did in each, for example drafted discovery responses in personal injury litigation.
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Show software fluency: Westlaw or Lexis, Clio, Relativity or other e-discovery platforms, and state e-filing systems.
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Quantify caseload and output: number of active matters supported, filings per month, or pages of document review handled.
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Highlight deadline and trial support work explicitly; reliability under court deadlines is the core hiring concern.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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