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McCarthy Holdings

Senior Litigation Paralegal

McCarthy Holdings, Newport Beach, California, us, 92659

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Description

Senior Litigation Paralegal McCarthy Holdings, Inc.

(MHI)

, is currently searching for a Senior Litigation Paralegal to support the

Legal Department

.

This position

can

be located in

our

Phoenix

, AZ

,

Newport Beach,

CA

, or one of

MHI’s

office

s

and will support multiple

claims

attorneys and business units

across 5 regions

. M

HI

is

the parent of McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.

(McCarthy)

,

an ENR Top 15 construction management and design-build company.

Founded in St. Louis

in 1864

,

McCarthy is

a multi-billion-dollar, 100% employee-owned firm.

McCarthy has

18 offices across the United States and construction projects nationwide.

McCarthy

build

s

complex, challenging commercial and industrial

projects,

and

our clients

hire

us

because

we provide an exceptional client experience.

You

won’t

find

many

150+

year-old,

100% employee owned, multi-

billion-dollar

companies, consistently rated as a best place to work. POSITION SUMMARY: The Senior Litigation Paralegal provides comprehensive support for the Legal Department

by assisting

in managing

litigation for all related entities, which are primarily

construction-related

claims, disputes, mediation,

litigation,

and arbitration

,

as well as

assisting with

risk management activities across McCarthy's nationwide operations. PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Partners

with in-house counsel and outside law firms on all aspects of construction

claim management and

litigation, from initial case assessment through

resolutio

n Is responsible for the management of the internal matter management system including opening case files, organizing documents, running reports, assisting with outside counsel accounts payable, and

e

nsuring the data accuracy of the system for the entire Legal Department Assists with preparation

of case updates

,

discovery responses, subpoenas, and other legal documents Organizes and maintains electronic and physical document repositories for active

claim and

litigation matters Conducts document review and analysis, including creating detailed summaries of project documentation, correspondence, and contracts Compiles data and prepares case analysis and summary reports, including detailed chronologies and Excel spreadsheets Coordinates with project teams to gather information, documents related to claims

,

and disputes Assists with preparation of mediation and arbitration materials, including exhibits and presentations Tracks legal deadlines and ensures timely filing of court documents and responses Attends meetings with internal stakeholders and participates in strategy discussions Responds to questions from corporate and field personnel regarding document preservation, litigation holds, and legal procedures Assists with subcontractor default and performance bond claims when needed Handles internal and external inquiries and proficiently manages communication, exercising discretion regarding confidential and sensitive information Conduct moderate to complex legal research and analyze law sources such as statutes, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles, treaties, constitutions and legal codes to prepare legal documents such as briefs, pleadings, appeals, etc. for use by

attorneys

. Categorize and interpret data; review and analyze reports, responses and records produced by opposing counsel Conduct investigations as needed and directed QUALIFICATIONS: E

xtensive e

xperience with legal case management software and e-discovery platforms Extensive experience with litigation, eDiscovery, document management, arbitration and mediation Experience with construction law is a plus Exceptional

ly

skill

ed

at

organization

;

detail-orientat

ed Superb written and oral communication skills Ability to maintain strict confidentiality

and exercise discretion Ability to communicate with other members of the

L

egal

D

epartment articulately, concisely, and with well-reasoned opinions Excellent judgment and high degree of integrity Communicate

effectively with all levels of management and staff as well as outside counsel MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 10-15

years of experience as a litigation paralegal Bachelor's degree or Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program State l

icens

ed

if required by the state in which you currently practice Experience in construction litigation or construction industry (preferred) Demonstrated experience with litigation in both California and Arizona jurisdictions McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

The salary range for this position is: $100-120k. This does not include possible bonus and other benefits which can impact total compensation. Compensation offered may vary based on work location, experience, qualifications, specialty, training, and market and business considerations, among other factors.

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