Paralegal II-Construction Defect

Min 5 yrs required

Full-time

No

The Role:

Paralegal II-Construction Defect

Responsibilities:

- Preparing and responding to discovery
- Reviewing and summarizing client job files, contracts, and other construction-related documents
- Trial preparation, including exhibits, charts, trial notebooks, jury instructions, and subpoenas
- Ability to work under pressure, remain flexible, and be proactive and efficient
- Prioritizing and handling multiple projects independently in a fast-paced environment
- Strong attention to detail and follow-through
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- 5+ years of experience in civil litigation, preferably in general liability cases in California
- Paralegal certification and/or degree from an accredited college or university
- Working knowledge of California civil litigation rules and laws
- Bilingual in Spanish preferred
- Strong background in litigation, preferably in Construction Defect

Qualifications:

- Salary range: (may vary based on education, experience, skills, location, and other factors)
- Excellent benefits package, including medical and dental plans, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, 401k, and paid time off
- Commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace
- Opportunities for career advancement and professional development

AmTrust Financial Services is seeking an experienced Paralegal II-Construction Defect to join their growing in-house Staff Counsel office in Irvine, CA. This role will support a team of attorneys handling construction defect cases in California. The ideal candidate will have strong litigation skills, knowledge of legal documents, and experience with California civil litigation rules and laws.

The Paralegal II-Construction Defect will be responsible for preparing and responding to discovery requests, reviewing and summarizing client job files, contracts, and other construction-related documents, and assisting with trial preparation. This person must be able to work well under pressure, handle multiple projects independently, and have excellent attention to detail and follow-through. Strong organizational and communication skills are a must, as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Candidates must have a paralegal certification and/or degree from an accredited college or university, as well as 5+ years of experience in civil litigation, preferably in general liability cases in California. Bilingual in Spanish is preferred, but not required. The salary range for this role is , with potential for variation based on education, experience, skills, location, and other factors. The company also offers a competitive benefits package, including medical and dental plans, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, 401k, and paid time off.

AmTrust Financial Services is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are valued and respected. The company recognizes that diversity is a business imperative and strives to attract, retain, and develop the best talent available. The Paralegal II-Construction Defect role offers opportunities for career advancement and professional development within the company. If you are a highly skilled and experienced paralegal with a background in civil litigation and a passion for construction defect cases, apply today!

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Medical & Dental Plans, Life Insurance, Health Care Flexible Spending, Dependent Care, 401k Savings Plans, Paid Time Off

Bilingual in Spanish preferred, but not required.

Paralegal certification and/or degree from an accredited college or university. Bachelor's degree preferred, but not required.

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