Legal Staff Paralegal in Lexington, KY

Law Firm

Lexington, KY

Legal Staff Paralegal in Lexington, KY

Legal Staff

Min 5 yrs required

No

Paralegal – Construction Law: Job Description, Salary, and Experience Requirements

Stites & Harbison, PLLC, a full-service law firm, is seeking a Paralegal with experience in Construction Law to join our team in our Lexington, KY office. This is an in-office position, and the ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic and attention to detail.

Job Title: Paralegal – Construction Law
Location: Lexington, KY
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Type: Full-time

Job Summary:

As a Construction Law Paralegal, you will provide support to attorneys in the Construction Service Group, handling moderate to complex tasks related to case preparation and management. This includes trial preparation, document production, drafting legal documents and correspondence, assisting with depositions, and managing large volumes of documents. You will also assist with legal research, factual analysis, and routine legal tasks under the supervision of attorneys.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

- Conduct legal and factual research, gathering data as directed by attorneys.
- Prepare legal documents, including briefs, pleadings, contracts, trial binders, and other documents specific to the Construction Service Group.
- Investigate case facts and applicable law to determine causes of action, and assist with case preparation.
- Manage litigation cases and large projects, including document organization, retrieval, production, and preparing exhibits for depositions and trials.
- Prepare deposition exhibits, review and transcribe deposition transcripts, and assist with trial exhibit preparation.
- Ensure proper indexing, filing, and organization of legal documents, utilizing litigation support software or other methods as required.
- Perform general administrative and miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Requirements:

- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies, Paralegal Certificate, or a four-year Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in related litigation, including experience from pre-trial through trial and post-trial activities.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Requirements:

- In-depth knowledge of current legal issues and trends in construction law.
- Proficiency with legal research tools, litigation software, word processing, and spreadsheet applications.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to compile, organize, and verify information.
- Advanced writing skills including the ability to draft legal documents and correspondence clearly and accurately.
- Excellent communication skills including the ability to interact with attorneys, clients, and external parties to coordinate and discuss complex legal matters.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and solve practical problems, often with limited standardization.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to maintain and prioritize multiple cases and projects simultaneously.
- Ability to work effectively in a team developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with colleagues and clients.

Salary and Benefits:

The salary for this position is commensurate with experience. In addition, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in this position, please submit a cover letter and resume to the following:

Amy Newton
Office Administrator
250 West Main Street, Suite 2300
Lexington, KY 40507

(859) 226-2232

Join Our Team:

Stites & Harbison, PLLC is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, religion, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.

We look forward to receiving your application and learning more about your experience and qualifications for this position. Thank you for considering Stites & Harbison, PLLC as your next career move.