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Job Title: Paralegal – Litigation & Construction Group

Position Summary: The Litigation & Construction Paralegal provides comprehensive legal and administrative support to attorneys within the firm’s Litigation and Construction practice group. This blended role combines substantive paralegal responsibilities with legal assistant support, requiring a highly organized, adaptable professional capable of managing complex litigation matters while assisting with the day-to-day administrative needs of the practice.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, capable of managing a high-volume caseload, and able to work independently in a fast-paced legal environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Litigation & Paralegal Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in all phases of litigation, from case inception through trial and appeal.
• Review, organize and analyze documents, including medical records, contracts, construction documents, engineering reports, photographs and other evidence.
• Draft pleadings, discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, correspondence, motions, and other legal documents for attorney review.
• Prepare and maintain document productions and electronic case files.
• Coordinate and summarize medical records, expert reports, deposition transcriptions, and discovery emails.
• Assist with preparing trial notebooks, hearing binders, exhibits, witness files, and demonstrative evidence.
• Monitor case deadlines and maintain litigation calendars to ensure timely filings and compliance with court rules.
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, courts, experts, vendors and third parties.

Legal Assistant & Administrative Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to assigned attorneys.
• Manage attorney calendars, appointments, hearing, and deadlines.
• Schedule meetings, depositions, mediations, and conference calls.
• Prepare routine correspondence and legal documents.
• Answer and direct client calls while providing exceptional client service.
• Open new files, maintain electronic and physical files, and ensure accurate document management.
• Process incoming and outgoing mail, electronic filings, and document scanning/indexing.
• Provide general office and administrative support as requested.

Qualifications

• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite and legal document management/case management software.
• Experience reviewing technical documents, contracts, or expert reports.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines and work independently.
• Professional demeanor and commitment to maintaining client confidentiality.

Education & Experience

• Associate degree or Paralegal Certificate preferred; equivalent legal experience will be considered.
• Minimum of three years of paralegal litigation and/or construction experience in a law firm.
• Experience supporting litigation attorneys, preferably in construction, commercial litigation, insurance defense, or civil litigation.
• Working knowledge of litigation procedures, court rules, and legal terminology.

Work Environment & Schedule

• Full-time position: 37.5 hours per week.
• Hybrid work option available, including one remote workday per week- following probationary period.
• Occasional overtime may be required during periods of high workload, trial preparation, or litigation deadlines.

Why Join Norman, Hanson & DeTroy

• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Meaningful and challenging case work
• Opportunity for professional growth and development
• Flexible work arrangements
• Competitive compensation and benefits package

To Apply, please email resumes to hr@nhdlaw.com