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Paralegal I, Litigation

Posted Oct 05
Full Time
Tampa, Florida

About the job

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 I 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

  • Handle case intake; researching property records, providing pertinent details to docketing, updating database with claim info
  • Monitor Arbitration filings inbox to relay deadlines to docketing
  • Communicate priority issues to attorneys and paralegals
  • Submit Process Server and Expert invoices in Chrome River
  • Handle AAA invoices
  • Update claims database
  • Other miscellaneous tasks and meet daily deadlines

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor's Degree or paralegal certificate from an ABA approved paralegal program preferred
  • Prior Paralegal or assistant experience preferred
  • Prior administrative or clerical experience preferred

Foley offers a comprehensive benefit program which currently includes Paid Time Off; Paid Holidays; Medical, Dental and Vision insurance; 401(k) Retirement; Disability and Life insurance; Adoption Assistance; Backup Care for Dependents.

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/M/F/Vet/Disabled.

About Foley & Lardner

Foley is an Am Law 50 law firm consistently ranked among top-tier practices. With over 1,100 lawyers in 26 offices across the United States, Mexico, Europe, and Asia, our market-leading platform includes Corporate, Intellectual Property, and Litigation. Adding depth to our bench strength, we focus on four primary sectors: Energy, Health Care & Life Sciences, Innovative Technology, and Manufacturing. We look beyond the law to focus on the constantly evolving demands facing our clients and act as trusted business advisors to deliver creative, practical, and effective solutions.

For nearly two centuries, Foley has maintained its commitment to the highest level of innovative legal services and to the stewardship of our people, firm, clients, and the communities we serve. While respecting our roots, we’re also continuously looking to modernize all aspects of our business and elevate who we are and what we do, which keeps us focused on the future.