Litigation Paralegal/Construction Defect, Miami

Litigation Paralegal/Construction Defect

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Ascension Global Staffing & Executive Search, a Hispanic Women Owned & Operated National Recruiting Firm stands at the forefront of innovation and excellence. Led by a visionary team with a deep commitment to diversity and inclusion, our firm is dedicated to identifying and attracting top talent across the nation. With a unique blend of cultural insight and professional expertise, we pride ourselves on creating an environment that fosters success for both employers and candidates.

Ascension Global Staffing & Executive Search is looking for a skilled Litigation Paralegal with excellent research and analytical skills for our busy Construction Defects department. The selected candidate will focus on pre-suit matters including investigation and case development, mediation, and arbitration. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail and time management skills.Responsibilities

Assist in drafting responses to Demands for Arbitration and Discovery
Draft responses to complaints and discovery
Prepare materials and documents for hearings
File and service circuit court filings
Draft settlement agreements, signatures, and fund disbursements
Track mediation outcomes, settlements, and tender of payments
Request documents from client
Assist in preparation of team snapshots for meetings
Update claims database
Prepare Response to Notices of Claims
Prepare Work Authorization Agreements
Request copies of inspections and estimates
Prepare claim for final hearing
Consistently achieve 1650 billable hour requirement (including approved non-billable time)

Qualifications

High School or equivalent required; Bachelor's Degree or paralegal certificate from an ABA approved paralegal program preferred
Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a paralegal required; litigation experience preferred
Construction defects or large defense experience desired
Experience billing time is strongly preferred #LI-Onsite

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Location:: Miami

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