Paralegal

What you'll be Doing

• Conduct claim investigation and consult with attorneys (in-house and outside counsel) on status, progress and resolution of cases.
• Handle all aspects of collection matters for the company with assistance from in-house counsel.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, responses, subpoenas, settlements, and all other legal pleadings and file same with the proper court or venue.
• Draft construction lien notices and lien affidavits for work performed.
• Work with the operations team to acquire information for litigated matters.
• Track and report on spend, timeline and other data for litigated matters.
• Perform some administrative duties, including maintaining a litigation calendar and organizing case files.

What You Bring to the Table

•  Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certification is preferred

• Minimum 8-10 years of relevant experience required.
• Experience Prior litigation paralegal experience in a high volume litigation environment with direct responsibility for driving matters to a successful resolution.
• Experience with all aspects of litigation, including drafting pleadings, discovery, demand letters, correspondence, subpoena responses and more.
• Strongly Preferred: experience with construction litigation, including liens and construction laws.

• Solid grasp of the litigation process and analytical skills.
• Strong internal and external negotiation skills.
• Well-developed organizational and prioritization skills.
• Ability to distill objectives into a set of actionable activities.
• Must have the ability to solve problems and use good business judgment.
• High level of enthusiasm, personal sense of urgency and capacity to overcome obstacles.
• Flexible team player who thrives in environments requiring the ability to effectively juggle multiple concurrent projects and a willingness to learn new processes and skills sets.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to perform in a fast-paced, high-volume, deadlines-driven environment.
• Excellent attention to detail, and proficient in Microsoft Office and document comparison programs.
• Exemplary personal and professional integrity and a positive attitude.
• Ideal candidate should be proactive and confident with excellent intrapersonal skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills
  
  

Benefits

• Impactful Work: Make a difference by helping businesses prepare for and recover from disasters.
• Collaborative Culture: Work alongside passionate, talented professionals in a fast-paced environment.
• Career Growth: Expand your skills and grow within a dynamic, industry-leading company.
• Competitive Compensation & Benefits: Enjoy a strong benefits package, including healthcare, retirement plans, and more.