What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Defect Litigation Paralegal position at Ascension Global Staffing & Executive Search?
Ascension Global Staffing & Executive Search, a Hispanic Women Owned & Operated National Recruiting Firm stands at the forefront of innovation and excellence. Led by a visionary team with a deep commitment to diversity and inclusion, our firm is dedicated to identifying and attracting top talent across the nation. With a unique blend of cultural insight and professional expertise, we pride ourselves on creating an environment that fosters success for both employers and candidates.
Ascension Global Staffing & Executive Search is seeking a Construction Defect Litigation Paralegal for its client's Tampa office.
We are looking for an experienced Litigation Paralegal with excellent research and analytical skills for our client's busy 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.
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)
Qualifications:
- 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