Construction Defect Litigation Paralegal

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Construction Defect Litigation Paralegal
The candidate should be focused on attention to detail, have a demonstrated ability to perform under many deadlines, moving this busy litigation docket forward, be able to, multitask and be computer savvy. Prepare correspondence and e-file court ready state and federal pleadings, motions and responses to motions with attention to detail. Draft and respond to discovery request (interrogatories, request for production, request for disclosure, request for admission, deposition notices). Organize and summarize large volumes of case related documents and be able to locate and reference specific documents quickly (such as exhibits for a trial/deposition, key discovery responses or correspondence that contain relevant communication). Maintain the litigation and attorney’s calendars, including phone conference, meetings, case deadlines, trial dates, hearings, medications and depositions, including dates from scheduling orders and docket control orders. Document, organize and assist to prepare lawsuits for trail and arbitrations for hearing. Deal professionally with clients, counsel and court personnel. Save and organize pleadings, motions etc. that are e-filed or sent by email daily and calendar relevant dates and deadlines daily. Maintain daily organization of high volume docket. Must be a team player and possess the ability to deal professionally with attorneys, clients, court personnel and counsel. Should be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of calendaring, billing their time, litigation support, attention to detail and competency with procedural rules in Federal and State Courts. Must have 5 year of Texas ligation experience (preferably defense) as litigation paralegal in a law Firm in Texas; experience in construction defect litigation a plus. Proficiency in Microsoft word, Outlook, Excel and the internet; experience with PDF Nuance a plus. Must have experience with the state and federal court e-filing. Should have experience calculating and calendaring deadlines Prior knowledge and use of I-manage is a plus.

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