Litigation Paralegal II - Foley & Lardner LLP
Tampa, FL 33602
About the Job
Overview:
Foley and Lardner, LLP is looking for a litigation paralegal with excellent research and analytical skills, for our busy Construction Defects department. The Litigation Paralegal II will focus on pre-suit matters including the investigation and case development, mediation, and arbitration. The ideal candidate will have high-level attention to detail skills, as well as strong time management abilities.
Responsibilities:- 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
- 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 claim for final hearing
- Draft responses to complaints and discovery
- Prepare materials and documents for hearings
- File and service circuit court filings
- 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 paralegal requiredÂ
- Construction Defect experience preferred
Source : Foley & Lardner LLP