Construction Litigation Paralegal
About the role
We are a nationally recognized law firm focused on commercial real estate, land use, development, and complex business matters. The firm represents owners, developers, investors, lenders, and institutions on projects that shape communities and drive economic growth. With decades of combined experience, we are known for our strategic, results-oriented approach and its deep understanding of the legal, regulatory, and business realities clients face. The firm advises clients at every stage of a project or transaction—from entitlements and acquisitions through construction, financing, leasing, and disposition—while also providing skilled advocacy in disputes when challenges arise. We are seeking a detail‑oriented and experienced Construction Paralegal. This role supports attorneys handling complex construction defect and construction litigation matters on behalf of developers, owners, contractors, design professionals, and insurers. The ideal candidate will have strong litigation support experience, familiarity with Florida construction disputes, and the ability to manage multiple matters in a fast‑paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive litigation support in construction defect and construction-related matters
- Draft and assist with pleadings, discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, and correspondence
- Manage document production, review, and organization, including electronically stored information
- Assist with preparing case chronologies, factual summaries, and damages analyses
- Coordinate inspections, expert involvement, deposition scheduling, mediations, and hearings
- Maintain case files, deadlines, and calendars in compliance with court and firm requirements
- Cite‑check and assemble motions, exhibits, and trial binders
- Communicate with clients, experts, opposing counsel, and court personnel as needed
- Support attorneys during mediations, hearings, and trial preparation
- Assist with compliance related to Florida construction defect statutes, notices, and procedures