Lorber, Greenfield & Olsen, LLP
Construction Defect Litigation Paralegal
Lorber, Greenfield & Olsen, LLP, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
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About Us:
Lorber, Greenfield & Olsen, LLP is a prestigious civil litigation defense firm with 44 years of experience. Since 1980, we have specialized in construction defect and casualty claims, successfully representing developers and general contractors in major cases. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our AV® Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
The Position:
We are seeking a full-time Construction Defect Litigation Paralegal to join our talented legal team in San Diego, CA. This role is fully remote; however, the candidate must live within driving distance of the San Diego office for occasional onsite meetings, inspections, etc. Experience in Construction Defect Litigation (developer representation) is a must. Ideal candidates will excel in document management skills.
Key Responsibilities:
Records management: indexing records received; following up on missing records; reviewing records for additional sources; initiate processes to obtain records from those additional sources.
Public Records Requests for both CD and PI cases
Preparation of authorizations and subpoenas and follow up on responses thereto
Preparation of draft discovery responses through review of file materials and client follow-up, including signed verifications
Compiling and preparing records for production
Facilitate expert retention and liaison with expert throughout life of case
Professionally communicate with clients, witnesses, experts and counsel
Adherence to billing minimums and differing requirements of the carriers
Meet and maintain annual firm billable requirements monthly.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
Minimum 2-3 years of Construction Defect Litigation experience required
Adherence to assignment/calendar/court deadlines
Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook and Adobe
Application of Bates numbering via Adobe
Follow firm’s protocol
Strong organizational skills for cases with large volumes of documentation
Proficiency in current state and federal rules of civil procedure
Knowledge of local county court rules and procedures
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong analytical and critical thinking capabilities
Ability to work effectively both autonomously and collaboratively
Self-motivated with ability to work with deadlines and communicating progress
Benefits of Joining Lorber, Greenfield & Olsen, LLP:
Collaborate closely with firm Partners
Incredible teams and work life balance
Remote/Occasional Hybrid
Medical Insurance
Life Insurance
Vision Insurance
Long Term Disability
Flex Spending Plan
401K + Employer Match
The anticipated compensation for this role falls between $65,000 and $80,000 annually. While we expect to offer a salary within this range, the final figure will be determined based on several factors, including the selected candidate's expertise and background.
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Legal
Industries
Law Practice
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Lorber, Greenfield & Olsen, LLP is a prestigious civil litigation defense firm with 44 years of experience. Since 1980, we have specialized in construction defect and casualty claims, successfully representing developers and general contractors in major cases. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our AV® Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
The Position:
We are seeking a full-time Construction Defect Litigation Paralegal to join our talented legal team in San Diego, CA. This role is fully remote; however, the candidate must live within driving distance of the San Diego office for occasional onsite meetings, inspections, etc. Experience in Construction Defect Litigation (developer representation) is a must. Ideal candidates will excel in document management skills.
Key Responsibilities:
Records management: indexing records received; following up on missing records; reviewing records for additional sources; initiate processes to obtain records from those additional sources.
Public Records Requests for both CD and PI cases
Preparation of authorizations and subpoenas and follow up on responses thereto
Preparation of draft discovery responses through review of file materials and client follow-up, including signed verifications
Compiling and preparing records for production
Facilitate expert retention and liaison with expert throughout life of case
Professionally communicate with clients, witnesses, experts and counsel
Adherence to billing minimums and differing requirements of the carriers
Meet and maintain annual firm billable requirements monthly.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
Minimum 2-3 years of Construction Defect Litigation experience required
Adherence to assignment/calendar/court deadlines
Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook and Adobe
Application of Bates numbering via Adobe
Follow firm’s protocol
Strong organizational skills for cases with large volumes of documentation
Proficiency in current state and federal rules of civil procedure
Knowledge of local county court rules and procedures
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong analytical and critical thinking capabilities
Ability to work effectively both autonomously and collaboratively
Self-motivated with ability to work with deadlines and communicating progress
Benefits of Joining Lorber, Greenfield & Olsen, LLP:
Collaborate closely with firm Partners
Incredible teams and work life balance
Remote/Occasional Hybrid
Medical Insurance
Life Insurance
Vision Insurance
Long Term Disability
Flex Spending Plan
401K + Employer Match
The anticipated compensation for this role falls between $65,000 and $80,000 annually. While we expect to offer a salary within this range, the final figure will be determined based on several factors, including the selected candidate's expertise and background.
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Legal
Industries
Law Practice
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