PARALEGAL – CONSTRUCTION LAW

Stites & Harbison, PLLC, a full-service law firm, is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Construction Law Paralegal to join our team. The ideal candidate will support our attorneys in delivering exceptional service to our clients in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. This is an in-office position based at our Lexington office.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Paralegal provides support to attorneys in the Construction Service Group, handling moderate to complex tasks related to case preparation and management. This includes trial preparation, document production, drafting legal documents and correspondence, assisting with depositions, and managing large volumes of documents. The Paralegal will also assist with legal research, factual analysis, and routine legal tasks under the supervision of attorneys.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Conduct legal and factual research, gathering data as directed by attorneys.

· Prepare legal documents, including briefs, pleadings, contracts, trial binders, and other documents specific to the Construction Service Group.

· Investigate case facts and applicable law to determine causes of action and assist with case preparation.

· Manage litigation cases and large projects, including document organization, retrieval, production, and preparing exhibits for depositions and trials.

· Prepare deposition exhibits, review and digest deposition transcripts, and assist with trial exhibit preparation.

· Ensure proper indexing, filing, and organization of legal documents, utilizing litigation support software or other methods as required.

· Perform general administrative and miscellaneous duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

· Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies, or a Paralegal Certificate, or a four-year Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

· Minimum of 5 years of experience in related litigation, including experience from pre-trial through trial and post-trial activities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS:

· In-depth knowledge of current legal issues and trends in construction law.

· Proficiency with legal research tools, litigation software, word processing, and spreadsheet applications.

· Strong analytical skills, with the ability to compile, organize, and verify information.

· Advanced writing skills, including the ability to draft legal documents and correspondence clearly and accurately.

· Excellent communication skills, with the ability to interact with attorneys, clients, and external parties to coordinate and discuss complex legal matters.

· Ability to manage multiple tasks and solve practical problems, often with limited standardization.

· Strong organizational skills, with the ability to maintain and prioritize multiple cases and projects simultaneously.

· Ability to work effectively in a team, developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with colleagues and clients.

Stites & Harbison is proud to be recognized as one of the Top 20 “Best Places to Work in Kentucky” for 2024 in the medium company category. The firm earned this recognition 18 times, with 10 appearances in the Top 10.

Stites & Harbison is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, including cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability statuses, sexual orientations, gender identities, military statuses, and other statuses protected by law. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and offer a competitive salary and benefits package.

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to Amy Newton (anewton@stites.com) with the subject line “Construction Law Paralegal Application.” Please include a brief statement of your relevant experience and why you are excited to join our team. No phone calls, please.

Notice to Recruiters and Search Firms: Stites & Harbison will only accept submissions from recruiters with whom we have a current signed fee agreement.