Job Title: Construction Legal Assistant
Job Responsibilities:
- Draft legal documents, including correspondence, pleadings, and contracts.
- Schedule and organize client meetings, hearings, and attorney conferences.
- Coordinate with court reporters, expert witnesses, and other services.
- Prepare expense reports and check requests.
- Manage attorneys' calendars and Outlook email.
- Assist with case screening, investigation, and e-filing pleadings.
- Prepare discovery documents and assist with pretrial preparation.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience Information:
- At least 2 years of experience in a similar role, with a preference for experience in insurance defense.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel).
- Basic knowledge of court and administrative proceedings.
- Familiarity with lawsuit summaries, litigation files, and legal record maintenance.
Salary Information:
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and ancillary options with firm-paid life insurance and long-term disability.
- 401(k) with profit sharing.
- PTO and Parental Leave.
- Regular firm-sponsored social events.
The Construction Legal Assistant role at the law firm is a full-time, non-exempt position within the department. The work schedule is Monday to Friday, with 8-hour workdays totaling 40 hours per week. The position is primarily in-office, with the potential for a hybrid work arrangement following a successful training period. The role requires excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong organizational abilities, and attention to detail. The candidate should be able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment and work effectively in a team setting. Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this job.
