Litigation Paralegal

Foley & Lardner LLP; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 64,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

401(k) Retirement plan

Disability and Life insurance

Adoption Assistance

Job summary

Foley & Lardner LLP is seeking a Litigation Paralegal for its Construction Defects department. The role focuses on pre-suit matters, including investigation and case development, mediation, and arbitration, with a strong emphasis on research, attention to detail, and time management.

Ideal candidates will have at least one year of paralegal experience, a high school diploma, and preferably a ABA-approved paralegal certificate; construction defects experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's Degree or paralegal certificate from an ABA approved paralegal program preferred.
• Minimum of one year of experience as a Paralegal or similar role required.
• Construction defects experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Handle case intake; researching property records, providing pertinent details to docketing, updating database with claim info
• Monitor Arbitration filings inbox to relay deadlines to docketing
• Communicate priority issues to attorneys and paralegals
• Submit Process Server and Expert invoices in Emburse Enterprise (Chrome River)
• Handle American Arbitration Association (AAA) invoices
• Update claims database
• Other miscellaneous tasks and meet daily deadlines
• Consistently achieve billable hour expectation set by the firm (including approved non-billable time)

Skills

Research skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's Degree or ABA-approved paralegal certificate

Tools

Emburse Chrome River

Job description

Overview

Foley & Lardner LLP is a great place to work because of what we do and how we do it. Here, your unique perspectives, experiences, and abilities will be embraced and developed, so you can excel. Being a part of Foley means having the opportunities and resources necessary to gain experience, advance professional goals, and forge meaningful connections. It’s a place where you can build your career and enjoy professionally satisfying work. We have over 2,300 people who are #HappyatFoley, and we think you will be too.

Overview

Foley & Lardner LLP is a great place to work because of what we do and how we do it. Here, your unique perspectives, experiences, and abilities will be embraced and developed, so you can excel. Being a part of Foley means having the opportunities and resources necessary to gain experience, advance professional goals, and forge meaningful connections. It’s a place where you can build your career and enjoy professionally satisfying work. We have over 2,300 people who are #HappyatFoley, and we think you will be too.

Foley & Lardner LLP is looking for a Litigation Paralegal with excellent research and analytical skills for our busy Construction Defects department. The selected candidate will focus on pre-suit matters including the investigation and case development, mediation, and arbitration. The ideal candidate will have high-level attention to detail skills, as well as strong time management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Handle case intake; researching property records, providing pertinent details to docketing, updating database with claim info
• Monitor Arbitration filings inbox to relay deadlines to docketing
• Communicate priority issues to attorneys and paralegals
• Submit Process Server and Expert invoices in Emburse Enterprise (Chrome River)
• Handle American Arbitration Association (AAA) invoices
• Update claims database
• Other miscellaneous tasks and meet daily deadlines
• Consistently achieve billable hour expectation set by the firm (including approved non-billable time)

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's Degree or paralegal certificate from an ABA approved paralegal program preferred
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Paralegal or similar role required
• Construction defects experience desired

In support of transparency and equity in the workplace, Foley provides salary ranges for all positions. The figures below represent the full compensation range of this position. The actual offered amount will be between the range minimum and midpoint based on the following factors: education, experience, geographic market, and internal pay equity at Foley.

Miami, Orlando, and Tampa - $63,900 to $89,500

• Foley offers a comprehensive benefit program which currently includes Paid Time Off; Paid Holidays; Medical, Dental and Vision insurance; 401(k) Retirement; Disability and Life insurance; Adoption Assistance; Backup Care for Dependents.

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/M/F/Vet/Disabled.

About Foley & Lardner

Foley is an Am Law 50 law firm consistently ranked among top-tier practices. With over 1,100 lawyers in 26 offices across the United States, Mexico, Europe, and Asia, our market-leading platform includes Corporate, Intellectual Property, and Litigation. Adding depth to our bench strength, we focus on four primary sectors: Energy, Health Care & Life Sciences, Innovative Technology, and Manufacturing. We look beyond the law to focus on the constantly evolving demands facing our clients and act as trusted business advisors to deliver creative, practical, and effective solutions.

For nearly two centuries, Foley has maintained its commitment to the highest level of innovative legal services and to the stewardship of our people, firm, clients, and the communities we serve. While respecting our roots, we’re also continuously looking to modernize all aspects of our business and elevate who we are and what we do, which keeps us focused on the future.