LHH is working with a fast-growing law firm seeking to hire a construction litigation paralegal for their office in either Philadelphia or Harrisburg, PA. Ideal candidates will possess 3 or more years of experience working as a construction litigation paralegal. The paralegal will assist during all phases of the litigation process, from initiation of a case to the discovery period, through trial.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist attorneys with all phases of construction litigation, from pre-litigation investigation through trial and appeal.
• Manage and coordinate eDiscovery processes, including data collection, processing, review, and production in compliance with federal and state rules.
• Draft, review, and organize legal documents including pleadings, discovery requests/responses, subpoenas, and exhibits.
• Conduct document review and privilege log preparation using platforms such as Relativity or DISCO.
• Assist with the management of case files and maintain organized electronic document repositories.
• Coordinate with internal teams, clients, and vendors on data preservation and litigation hold procedures.
• Support attorneys with deposition preparation, including organizing exhibits and managing transcripts.
• Prepare chronologies, summaries, and reports for case development and strategy planning.
• Support trial preparation and attend trial as needed, managing exhibits and logistical needs.
• Serve as a point of contact for clients, responding to inquiries and providing updates on the progress of cases.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Proven working experience as a construction litigation paralegal.
• 3+ years of experience working with eDiscovery platforms.
• Applicable knowledge of motions, discovery, litigation documentation, court rules and procedures, practices.
• Highly organized with ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills along with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 2017 (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint), WestLaw, Internet research skills, litigation management software, document management systems.

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