Construction Litigation Paralegal

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Construction Litigation Paralegal for a direct hire/hybrid opportunity in Orlando, FL. This role is ideal for a legal professional with strong construction litigation experience, including 558 letters and complex business litigation matters.

The Construction Litigation Paralegal will support attorneys through a combination of litigation support, legal document preparation, e-filing, scheduling, client communication, billing coordination, and case file management. This opportunity offers the chance to work in a professional legal services environment with experienced attorneys, collaborative case teams, and a stable practice focused on high-quality client service.

This is a strong fit for a detail-oriented paralegal or legal support professional who enjoys working on complex litigation matters, understands Florida and federal civil procedure, and can keep cases organized, deadlines on track, and attorneys well supported.

Key Responsibilities

- Support attorneys and case teams with construction litigation and complex business litigation matters, including cases involving 558 letters.
- Prepare, proofread, format, and file legal documents, including correspondence, motions, notices, orders, hearing materials, proposed orders, and related litigation documents.
- Manage litigation calendars, including deadlines, hearings, depositions, mediations, meetings, travel, and appointments.
- Coordinate with clients, witnesses, experts, opposing counsel, court reporters, judicial assistants, mediators, and internal team members.
- Maintain electronic and physical case files, process incoming and outgoing mail, and ensure documents are saved accurately in the document management system.
- Assist with attorney time entry, month-end billing processes, expense reports, vendor invoice tracking, file closing, and administrative support.

Compensation and Benefits

- Salary range: $75,000 to $80,000 per year.
- Job type: Direct hire/Hybrid
- Location: Orlando, FL.

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Additional Skills

Required Qualifications and Skills

- Support construction litigation matters involving 558 letters and complex business litigation.
- Prepare, proofread, organize, and electronically file litigation documents in state, federal, and administrative venues.
- Coordinate case deadlines, hearings, depositions, mediations, meetings, and communication with internal and external parties.
- Maintain accurate legal files, billing support, attorney calendars, and case-related administrative workflows.

- Minimum of 5 years of related experience in a law firm or corporate legal department environment.
- Experience with construction litigation is required.
- Experience with complex business litigation is required.
- Plaintiff-side or defense-side litigation experience will be considered.
- Associate degree in paralegal studies or a related field is required.
- Strong understanding of the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure and Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.
- Ability to prepare client correspondence, engagement or retainer agreements, motions, notices, orders, hearing files, courtesy copies, and proposed orders.
- Experience with electronic court filing in appropriate state, federal, and administrative venues.
- Heavy typing and transcription skills required, with a minimum typing speed of 60 WPM.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
- Professional interpersonal and client service skills.
- Ability to organize legal files, manage workflow, and support attorneys in a fast-paced litigation environment.

Preferred Qualifications

- Bachelors degree in paralegal studies or a related field.
- Familiarity with iManage, FileSite, and Aderant.
- Prior experience supporting attorneys in construction defect, construction claims, or commercial litigation matters.
- Experience maintaining attorney Bar requirements, CLEs, board certification applications and renewals, and court admissions.