Construction Litigation Paralegal

Michael Best & Friedrich is seeking a Construction Litigation Paralegal with at least 2 years of experience to join the Charlotte office! The Construction Litigation Paralegal will assist attorneys with various substantive and administrative responsibilities including but not limited to the tasks below. Responsibilities Preparing, filing and serving pleadings and discovery materials Categorize and interpret data; review and analyze reports, responses and records produced by opposing counsel Coordinate requests between multiple parties involved in litigation by way of consistent communication with client, claims and full partnership with attorney through end of case Conduct legal research including cite and fact checking, pulling cases and documentation, shepardizing, and citation verification Coordinate with outside vendors and agencies such as court reporters, law clerks, eDiscovery vendors, etc. Prepare, organize, and file documents and correspondence Update and maintain internal databases Organize relevant documents for attorney review and case preparation Prepare for, and attend, depositions, hearings, administrative law trials and jury trials Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required Paralegal certificate from ABA approved paralegal program, preferred Minimum of 2 years’ experience at a law firm Experience working with e-discovery software is required Experience in the North Carolina and South Carolina courts is required Experience in federal courts is preferred Experience working with various aspects of large case litigation (document/production/reviews, preparation of private logs, preparation of witness files, trial experience, etc.), preferred Willingness and ability to work proactively in a team environment, across various locations Exceptional communication skills; in-person, via phone, via email Technology literacy and willingness to learn new practice technologies and softwareAbility to organize, multi-task, set priorities, manage time efficiently, and exhibit excellent follow-up Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure Solid understanding of, and demonstrated ability to comply with, confidentiality requirements Professional demeanor and excellent personal and professional judgment High attention to detail Resourceful research and analytical skills Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and tasks Proficient in Microsoft Office Valid authorization to work in the U.S. #J-18808-Ljbffr