Family Law Paralegal
- Contract (12+ weeks)
- SW Portland, OR (8:30AM-5PM)
- On-site
- Legal
What you should know: Mulberry has partnered with a local law firm in SW Portland to hire a temporary Paralegal. You will support their family law team of attorneys. The team is professional, collaborative, and values steady, detail-oriented support. Paralegals here are trusted partners—relied on to manage deadlines, and communicate effectively with clients, courts, and opposing counsel. The ideal candidate is proactive, dependable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
A day in the life:
- Draft and prepare legal documents including pleadings, uniform support declarations, discovery requests/responses, and settlement agreements.
- Organize and manage electronic discovery processes including document collection, indexing, and summarizing responses.
- Upload and download e-discovery using ShareFile and DropBox.
- Prepare case files and exhibit binders for hearings, mediations, and trials, ensuring all supporting documents are accurate and complete.
- Maintain close communication with clients to gather information, provide updates, and assist with document completion.
- File legal documents with courts via e-filing systems and ensure proper service to all parties.
- Manage confidential client information with discretion and comply with legal and ethical obligations.
- Monitor and maintain case files, both physical and electronic, to ensure organization and accessibility.
- Prepare asset and liability statements on Excel.
- Prepare exhibits for trial including summaries of data.
Your areas of knowledge and expertise:
- Bachelor’s degree desired
- 3+ years of experience as a paralegal
- Experience in Oregon family law preferred
- Knowledge of Oregon Civil Procedure
- Ability to work with various personality types, and adaptability
- Must be highly organized, able to work independently, multi-task, prioritize, and be a strong communicator
Compensation and Benefits: $35-$40/HR with access to benefits via Mulberry’s employer of record partner.
Mulberry Talent Partners is dedicated to connecting exceptional talent with exciting opportunities. By applying for this position, you will also be considered for other open positions within our network. If you are already part of our community, we encourage you to reach out directly to one of our recruiters regarding any specific roles that catch your eye!
