Construction Law Paralegal

Bernstein Shur•Portland, OR

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Construction Law Paralegal is responsible for supporting and facilitating the both the transactional and litigation needs of Construction Law attorneys. The successful candidate will be a resourceful and technically proficient team player who is able to anticipate and proactively manage day-to-day administrative needs in a fast-paced, yet uniquely positive office culture. The firm’s paralegals have exceptional organizational skills, demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills, and exercise the utmost discretion. ABOUT BERNSTEIN SHUR Our 100+ award-winning attorneys and professionals are driven, dominant, and deliver results. The ideal candidate will have a growth mindset, strive to achieve the highest level of professional excellence, and thrive in an atmosphere that’s collaborative, authentic, and respectful. We have exceptionally high standards for everything we do, and we’re looking for high-energy candidates who want to make a big impact. We work together to continually raise the bar and put our clients’ interests first. In 2023, Bernstein Shur was named one of Maine’s Best Places to Work for the twelfth time. It’s a reflection of our values and firm-wide commitment to create a culture that believes in diversity, flexibility, and family-friendly policies. Simply put, we desire to do great work—and have great lives. Bernstein Shur is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

Associate degree required; bachelor’s degree strongly preferred
5 years of construction law, real estate law, or litigation experience a plus
Paralegal certificate a plus
Ambitious, enthusiastic, positive can-do attitude, and polished professional demeanor; a healthy sense of humor will be considered a plus. Tenacious in meeting deadlines with a strong sense of timeliness, decision-making, and good self-management discipline
Technologically savvy; expert knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite 365; ability to work effectively within the firm’s document management and billing applications
Superior ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with employees at all levels of the organization and with firm clients
Superior writing skills
Work discretely with confidential information
Must be proactive, accountable and have excellent judgment
Detail-oriented and able to work in a fast-paced environment while making very few errors
Must be adaptable to change and remain calm under pressure

Responsibilities

Conduct pre-claim investigation, legal research, and initial case assessments
Conduct title searches, draft abstracts, lien certificates, and lien discharges
Proofread and redline documents, correspondence, and memoranda to ensure accuracy of grammar, punctuation, and syntax
Draft pleadings, motions and supporting documents for attorney review
Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes
Cite check briefs and other pleadings, create appendices, and tables of authority
Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices
Aid attorneys with interrogatories and other discovery requests and responses as well as assist with all aspects of eDiscovery
Conduct legal and factual research, organize documents, and manage extensive document production for litigation cases.
Liaise between trial teams and internal/external third parties
Attend trial, handle exhibit presentations, etc.
Assist with case settlements
Coordinate conference calls, Zoom meetings, interoffice and outside meetings
Attend to file maintenance within the firm’s document management system
Billable work as assigned with a goal of 1400 billable hours per year
Perform a variety of administrative and paralegal functions
Additional duties as assigned

Benefits

Hybrid work environment (at least three days in the office, Wednesday anchor day)
Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance
Group life and disability insurance
Financial wellness program
401(k) employer match and profit sharing
23 days PTO in the first year of employment
11 paid holidays
Paid parental leave
Mobile data reimbursement
Free parking