Remote Paralegal - Construction Defense Litigation

Derrevere Stevens Black & Cozad; West Palm Beach (FL); Remote; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) plan with match

Job summary

Derrevere Stevens Black & Cozad is seeking a seasoned paralegal for our Construction Defect Practice Group with remote flexibility in NY/FL. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in insurance defense, strong case management, and excellent research and drafting skills.

Responsibilities include managing a high-volume docket, drafting legal documents, coordinating with clients and experts, and supporting trial preparation. A degree or paralegal certificate is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in insurance defense.
• Experience in construction defense preferred.
• Bachelor's degree or Paralegal Certificate preferred.
• Strong knowledge of state and federal court procedures in NY and Florida.
• Excellent research, analytical, and writing skills.
• Experience with discovery and documentation processes.

Responsibilities

• Case Management: Assist attorneys with managing a high-volume docket from inception through resolution.
• Legal Research & Analysis: Conduct research on statutes, case law, and regulatory issues relevant to insurance defense.
• Drafting & Documentation: Prepare pleadings, motions, discovery requests, subpoenas, and other legal documents.
• Investigation & Evidence Gathering: Gather documentation, review reports, and coordinate with experts.
• Client & Third-Party Communication: Liaise with clients, insureds, adjusters, experts, and opposing counsel.
• Litigation Support: Assist in trial prep, including exhibits and deposition summaries.
• Calendar & Deadline Management: Maintain court deadlines and schedules.
• Technology & Database Management: Use case management software to track progress.

Skills

Case management

Legal research

Drafting documents

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or Paralegal Certificate

Job description

Derrevere Stevens Black & Cozad is seeking a seasoned paralegal for our Construction Defect Practice Group with remote flexibility in NY/FL. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in insurance defense, strong case management, and excellent research and drafting skills.

Responsibilities include managing a high-volume docket, drafting legal documents, coordinating with clients and experts, and supporting trial preparation. A degree or paralegal certificate is preferred.