Stites & Harbison is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Construction Law Paralegal to support attorneys in our Construction Service Group. The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and is committed to delivering exceptional client service. This is an in-office position based in our Lexington office.
Job Summary
The Legal Assistant provides support to attorneys in the Construction and Data Center Service Groups, handling moderate to complex tasks related to case preparation and management. This includes trial preparation, document production, drafting legal documents and correspondences, assisting with depositions, and managing large volumes of documents.
- This is a nonexempt position.
- Hours: Monday through Friday – 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (lunch noon-1:00 p.m.)
- Dress Code: Professional/Business Casual
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Manage administrative tasks, organize documents, assist with contracts, discovery, and filing.
- Prepare legal documents, including briefs, pleadings, contracts, trial binders, and other documents specific to the Construction Service Group.
- Manage litigation cases and large projects, including document organization, retrieval, production, and prepare exhibits for depositions and trials.
- Prepare deposition exhibits 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 miscellaneous duties as assigned.
- Assist attorneys with monthly billing and invoicing each month.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, including track changes, complex document formatting, automated numbering, style management, and cross-referencing.
Education & Experience Requirements
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in the legal field or a four-year Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
- Minimum of five 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.
- Ideal candidate will be highly technical.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and effectively utilize new technologies, including document management systems, legal software, collaboration platforms, and AI tools, as they are adopted by the firm.
- 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 coorespondence 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.
Interested candidates, please click the Apply button below to access the application form. Please include a brief statement of your relevant experience and why you are excited to join our team, and upload a resume and cover letter. No phone calls, please.