Construction Litigation Paralegal - Docs & Discovery

Graham; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Graham in Jacksonville, FL seeks a Construction Paralegal to support attorneys with research, document production and general litigation tasks. Must have construction litigation experience and the ability to draft pleadings, discovery responses and other filings under attorney supervision.

Responsibilities include indexing, organizing and analyzing documents, issuing subpoenas, coordinating document production, witness preparation, depositions and trial support, and preparing deposition

Qualifications

• High School graduate.
• 3 years of experience as a paralegal or legal secretary in a position involving significant decision making responsible.
• Ability to type 65 wpm.
• Competent in the use of computers and Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Power Point and Microsoft Outlook.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
• Good organizational skills.
• Excellent people skills.
• College degree is desirable.
• Paralegal certificate is desirable.
• Knowledge of filing with AAA is desirable.
• Knowledge of 558 Notices is desirable.
• Familiarity with demand letters is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Index, organize and analyze legal and other documents.
• Under the supervision of an attorney, prepare initial draft of pleadings, discovery responses, and other filings.
• Issue subpoenas and perform basic background checks.
• Coordinate and participate in document production.
• May assist with witness preparation and attend depositions as required.
• Assist with trial preparation and may attend and assist the attorneys during trial.
• Prepare deposition summaries.
• Obtain information using the Westlaw system.
• Communicate with clients, court personnel, experts, attorneys and others by telephone, in person and in writing, obtaining and giving information as directed.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Typing 65 wpm

Communication

Organizational skills

MS Office

Supervision under attorney

Education

High School diploma

Paralegal certificate

College degree

Tools

Westlaw

Job description

Graham in Jacksonville, FL seeks a Construction Paralegal to support attorneys with research, document production and general litigation tasks. Must have construction litigation experience and the ability to draft pleadings, discovery responses and other filings under attorney supervision.

Responsibilities include indexing, organizing and analyzing documents, issuing subpoenas, coordinating document production, witness preparation, depositions and trial support, and preparing deposition