Construction Defects Litigation Paralegal

Foley & Lardner LLP•Orlando, FL

32d•$75,200 - $115,800•Onsite

About The Position

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 an experienced Litigation Paralegal with excellent research and analytical skills for our busy single-family Construction Defects department. The selected candidate will focus on pre-suit matters including investigation and case development, mediation, and arbitration. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail and time management skills.

Requirements

High School or equivalent required; Bachelor's Degree or paralegal certificate from an ABA approved paralegal program preferred
Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a Litigation Paralegal required
Construction defects experience required
Prior experience billing time strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Assist in drafting responses to Demands for Arbitration and Discovery
Draft responses to complaints and discovery
Prepare materials and documents for hearings
File and service circuit court filings
Draft settlement agreements, signatures, and fund disbursements
Track mediation outcomes, settlements, and tender of payments
Request documents from client
Assist in preparation of team snapshots for meetings
Update claims database
Prepare Response to Notices of Claims
Prepare Work Authorization Agreements
Request copies of inspections and estimates
Prepare claim for final hearing
Consistently achieve 1650 billable hour requirement (including approved non-billable time)