Paralegal - Construction Defense Litigation
Location: Orange, California
Employment Type: Full-time

A dynamic and growing law practice is seeking an experienced and certified Paralegal to support a busy construction defense litigation team in the City of Orange. This role offers the opportunity to work on a wide range of construction disputes from pre-litigation through trial and appeals, including both private and public works matters. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with strong attention to detail, excellent writing and analytical skills, and the ability to work efficiently and independently while supporting attorneys at all stages of litigation.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with construction defense matters from pre-litigation through trial and appeal
• Prepare, issue, and track subpoenas
• Review, organize, and summarize medical records, employment records, and third-party vendor records
• Propound and respond to written discovery
• Conduct witness interviews and prepare interview summaries
• Locate, coordinate, and communicate with expert witnesses
• Provide comprehensive trial preparation support
• Meet an annual billable hour requirement of 1,560 hours (approximately 130 hours per month)

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of paralegal experience in construction defense litigation
• Strong working knowledge of construction law, contracts, and dispute resolution processes
• Trial preparation experience preferred
• Excellent writing, analytical, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work independently
• Proficiency with legal research tools and case management software
• Paralegal certificate or equivalent qualifying experience required