Mayer LLP
Legal
LegalSecretary/ParalegalConstructionDefect
“Legal Secretary/Paralegal - Construction Defect at Mayer LLP. Skills: Construction defect litigation, Paralegal support, Legal secretarial support, Document production. Draft discovery responses. Prepare objections”
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
3 years paralegal/legal secretary experience, Construction defect cases experience, Civil litigation procedures knowledge, Discovery processes knowledge, Court rules knowledge, Microsoft Office proficiency, Legal research tools proficiency, Billing time experience, Billing 50-70 hours/month
Nice to Have
IManage or comparable DMS proficiency, Discovery responses preparation experience, Document productions coordination experience
What You'll Do.
Draft discovery responses
Coordinate substantive responses
Identify documents and information
Coordinate collection of project documentation
Organize project documentation
Produce project documentation
Prepare document productions
Manage electronic stored information
Organize materials for expert witnesses
Prepare materials for expert witnesses
Create case management templates
Maintain case management templates
Create discovery shells
Maintain discovery shells
Create litigation support materials
Maintain litigation support materials
Assist attorneys with pleadings
Assist attorneys with motions
Assist attorneys with discovery
Assist attorneys with trial preparation
Communicate with clients
Communicate with experts
Communicate with insurance carriers
Communicate with opposing counsel
Manage attorney calendars
Draft legal documents
Revise legal documents
Proofread legal documents
Prepare court filings
Process court filings
Monitor litigation deadlines
Ensure compliance with court rules
Ensure compliance with scheduling orders
Handle client communications
Handle routine case correspondence
Maintain electronic case files
Maintain physical case files
Provide overflow legal secretarial support
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with attorneys; Collaborate with clients; Collaborate with experts; Collaborate with support staff; Work with attorneys; Work with clients; Work with experts; Work with support staff
Communication Scope
Client communications; Case correspondence
Applying for this Legal Secretary/Paralegal - Construction Defect role?
Most applicants get filtered before a human reads their resume. See if yours makes the cut.
How to Apply on Lever
- Lever uses a streamlined one-page form — apply in under 5 minutes.
- LinkedIn import works well; review parsed data before submitting.
- The cover letter field is optional but visible to reviewers — use it to differentiate.
- Referral codes from employees can significantly boost visibility of your application.
ANONYMOUS · UNFILTERED
What do employees actually say about Mayer LLP?
Real rants from real employees. Read before you apply.