Litigation Paralegal - CAREERXCHANGE, Inc.

About the Company:Our client is a prominent law firm specializing in a wide range of legal services. Their experienced team of attorneys offers expertise in various practice areas, including corporate law, litigation, intellectual property, and regulatory compliance. With a commitment to delivering exceptional legal counsel and personalized client service, our client serves a diverse clientele, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to emerging startups. They are known for their strategic approach, attention to detail, and dedication to achieving favorable outcomes for their clients' legal matters.
About the Role: We are seeking a skilled Litigation Paralegal II to join our client’s busy Construction Defects department. The ideal candidate will possess excellent research and analytical skills and will primarily focus on pre-suit matters, including investigation, case development, mediation, and arbitration.
Responsibilities:

• Request documents from clients.
• Assist in the preparation of team snapshots for meetings.
• Update claims database.
• Prepare Responses to Notices of Claims.
• Prepare Work Authorization Agreements.
• Request copies of inspections and estimates.
• Track mediation outcomes, settlements, and tender of payments.
• Draft settlement agreements, signatures, and fund disbursements.
• Assist in drafting responses to Demands for Arbitration and Discovery.
• Prepare claims for final hearing.
• Draft responses to complaints and discovery.
• Prepare materials and documents for hearings.
• File and serve circuit court filings.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma 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 paralegal is required.
• Construction Defect experience preferred.
• High-level attention to detail and strong time management abilities.