Overview:

Foley & Lardner LLP is a great place to work because of what we do and how we do it. Here, your unique perspectives, experiences, and abilities will be embraced and developed, so you can excel. Being a part of Foley means having the opportunities and resources necessary to gain experience, advance professional goals, and forge meaningful connections. It’s a place where you can build your career and enjoy professionally satisfying work. We have over 2,300 people who are #HappyatFoley, and we think you will be too.  

Foley and Lardner, LLP is looking for a litigation paralegal with excellent research and analytical skills, for our busy Construction Defects department. The Litigation Paralegal II will focus on pre-suit matters including the investigation and case development, mediation, and arbitration. The ideal candidate will have high-level attention to detail skills, as well as strong time management abilities.

Responsibilities:

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

Track mediation outcomes, settlements, and tender of payments

Draft settlement agreements, signatures, and fund disbursements

Assist in drafting responses to Demands for Arbitration and Discovery

Prepare claim for final hearing

Draft responses to complaints and discovery

Prepare materials and documents for hearings

File and service circuit court filings

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 

Construction Defect experience preferred