Construction Litigation Paralegal

JOB SUMMARY :

Our client is seeking an experienced Construction Litigation Paralegal to join their firm. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in Florida construction litigation, along with a deep understanding of law firm operations and practice-specific administrative processes.

This role involves effectively managing multiple projects while ensuring clear and professional communication with clients, attorneys, and colleagues.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

• Collaborate with various departments in a mid to large-sized firm to manage essential functions such as new business intake, conflict checks, and billing.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of court procedures and rules, with hands-on experience filing pleadings in compliance with all requirements.
• Assist in trial preparation by ensuring courtroom readiness and attending trials as needed.
• Conduct thorough investigations and legal research, develop draft pleadings, prepare motions for attorney review, and support discovery processes.
• Serve as a liaison between designated outside counsel and their paralegal teams.
• Advise attorneys on priority needs and status updates for assigned cases.
• Prepare draft affidavits and maintain organized case correspondence and document files.
• Communicate with court administrators and regulatory bodies as required.
• Draft memoranda to summarize research findings effectively.
• Manage complex document productions, overseeing retrieval, review, and database uploads.
• Perform cite-checking and editing of legal documents for accuracy and clarity.
• Maintain comprehensive databases for documents, transcripts, and work products.
• Organize and prepare exhibit lists and privilege logs, with knowledge of Relativity being a plus.
• Coordinate with external document and litigation vendors to streamline processes.
• Exhibit strong oral and written communication skills in drafting and proofreading legal documents.
• Track and bill professional time accurately to client files.
• Manage both electronic and paper case files efficiently.
• Carry out additional duties as assigned, adapting to the needs of the team.
• Note : This position is in-office and not remote or hybrid.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

• A degree in paralegal studies or a related field, or a Paralegal Certificate, is required.
• A minimum of five years of law firm experience is essential.
• Prior experience in Florida construction litigation is required.
• Experience supporting multiple attorneys is a must.
• Florida Registered Paralegal (FRP) designation is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS :

• Ability to thrive under pressure and manage time effectively, prioritizing tasks from multiple attorneys.
• Exceptional multitasking skills with a focus on detail, initiative, and follow-through.
• Strong interpersonal skills to foster effective working relationships with colleagues, clients, and external partners.
• In-depth knowledge of Florida court procedures, processes, and filing requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Outlook, Word, and Excel, as well as experience with law firm case management and billing software.
• Familiarity with FileSite, CMS, SmartTime, and Aderant is advantageous.

Ascendo is a certified minority-owned staffing firm, and we welcome and celebrate diversity.

Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.