Construction Litigation Paralegal: Trial & Discovery

Adams and Reese; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Adams & Reese Construction Paralegal is a role within the firm that supports attorneys in research, document production and overall legal support to the attorneys’ practice. You will index, organize and analyze legal documents, draft initial pleadings, issue subpoenas and assist with deposition summaries and trial preparation.

This position requires high school graduation and at least 3 years of paralegal or legal secretary experience in a role with significant decision making.

Qualifications

• High School graduate.
• 3 years of experience as a paralegal or legal secretary in a position involving significant decision making responsible.
• Typing speed of 65 wpm.
• Proficient in computers and Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Power Point and Microsoft Outlook.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Good organizational skills and excellent people skills.

Responsibilities

• Index, organize and analyze legal and other documents.
• Under supervision, prepare initial drafts 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 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.

Skills

Typing 65 wpm

Communication skills

Organizational skills

People skills

Decision making

Education

College degree

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Adams & Reese Construction Paralegal is a role within the firm that supports attorneys in research, document production and overall legal support to the attorneys’ practice. You will index, organize and analyze legal documents, draft initial pleadings, issue subpoenas and assist with deposition summaries and trial preparation.

This position requires high school graduation and at least 3 years of paralegal or legal secretary experience in a role with significant decision making.