Paralegal - Construction & Design

Description

Hall & Evans has an immediate full-time opening for an experienced litigation Paralegal with construction & design experience. Requirements for this position include an ABA Paralegal Certificate and a minimum of 5 years of litigation and trial experience. The desired candidate will have experience working with construction & design litigation matters, including complex cases that involve multiple parties, and are document-intensive. They will also have an understanding of engineering, construction, and insurance terms. Knowledge of building codes and experience dealing with contractors, builders, subcontractors, suppliers, homeowner associations, and title companies is a plus.

Requirements

• Draft pleadings, discovery, and routine correspondence;
• Assist attorneys with deposition preparation and other discovery requests;
• Prepare for client meetings, including document productions, depositions, hearings, and trials;
• Prepare summaries of depositions, documents, and records;
• Organize exhibits;
• Maintain case management files;
• Ability to assume a diverse and complex caseload;
• Proficient in court rules;
• Strong knowledge of docketing and calendaring systems;
• Experienced with both hard and soft filing systems;
• Experience with database management programs;
• Well-developed writing and electronic research skills;
• E-discovery experience;
• Experience billing time;
• Ability to multi-task and oversee numerous details while maintaining a high level of accuracy;
• Anticipate attorney needs, identify problems, and find solutions;
• Self-directed professional who works well with a wide variety of people;
• Ability to handle a heavy workload with a high degree of tact, discretion, and sound judgment;
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills to meet time-critical deadlines;
• Possess exceptional interpersonal skills with a mature, professional, and personable presentation and demeanor;
• Ability to work overtime as necessary to meet deadlines;
• Excellent attendance and reliability;
• High level of integrity and personal accountability;
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. when necessary.
  
  

The hiring range for this position is $55,000 to $93,400 annually.

This position will be posted until January 16, 2025.