Paralegal (Construction Litigation)

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

Assists attorneys in performing legal tasks in research, document production and overall legal support to the attorneys’ practice.

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.

Minimum Acceptable 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.

Additional Desirable Qualifications:

• College degree
• Paralegal certificate
• Knowledge of filing with AAA
• Knowledge of 558 Notices
• Familiarity with demand letters

Working Conditions:

This position requires sitting for long periods of time while operating a computer. At times, employees are required to work in excess of the normal work schedule, particularly during trial preparation. Employees in this position must be mobile, have the ability to bend, and have ability to lift and carry files weighing approximately 10-15 lbs.