Job Description

Job Description Offit Kurman, a growing full-service law firm, is currently seeking to hire a construction litigation paralegal for our Philadelphia or Harrisburg Office. Ideal candidates will possess 3 or more years of experience working as a construction litigation paralegal. The paralegal will assist during all phases of the litigation process, from initiation of a case to the discovery period, through trial. Job Responsibilities: Assist attorneys with all phases of construction litigation, from pre-litigation investigation through trial and appeal. Manage and coordinate eDiscovery processes, including data collection, processing, review, and production in compliance with federal and state rules. Draft, review, and organize legal documents including pleadings, discovery requests/responses, subpoenas, and exhibits. Conduct document review and privilege log preparation using platforms such as Relativity or DISCO. Assist with the management of case files and maintain organized electronic document repositories. Coordinate with internal teams, clients, and vendors on data preservation and litigation hold procedures. Support attorneys with deposition preparation, including organizing exhibits and managing transcripts. Prepare chronologies, summaries, and reports for case development and strategy planning. Support trial preparation and attend trial as needed, managing exhibits and logistical needs. Serve as a point of contact for clients, responding to inquiries and providing updates on the progress of cases. Skills and Qualifications: ~ Proven working experience as a construction litigation paralegal. ~3+ years of experience working with eDiscovery platforms. ~ Applicable knowledge of motions, discovery, litigation documentation, court rules and procedures, practices. ~ Highly organized with ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment. ~ Excellent verbal and written communication skills along with attention to detail. ~ Proficiency in Microsoft Office 2017 (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint), WestLaw, Internet research skills, litigation management software, document management systems. Candidate would be in the office 5 days a week for a trial period of 90 days. Thereafter, will be in office four days a week, one day remote. Interested candidates should send resumes to Leigh Novack *Recruiters should reach out to Leigh directly

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