Job Description

Job Summary

A full-service law firm in Florida, seeks a Paralegal with Construction Litigation experience to join their Tampa team.

JOB SUMMARY:

This position performs various legal administrative support duties and delivers high-quality service to clients, exhibiting a commitment to integrity and excellence. Candidates must have significant Florida construction litigation experience, a thorough knowledge of law firms and practice-specific administrative processes and procedures, information technology systems, research tools, and a broad-based understanding of clients, matters, and associated practices. The responsibilities include prioritizing, managing, following through on multiple projects, and communicating effectively, courteously, and professionally with clients, attorneys, staff, and peers.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Experience working in a mid to large-sized firm and collaborating with various firm-wide departments to handle responsibilities, including new business intake, conflict checks, billing, etc.
  • Working knowledge of the rules of procedure governing courts relating to this role, including experience filing pleadings with the court in compliance with court requirements.
  • Assist with trial preparation, including the readiness of courtrooms and attendance at trials.
  • Conduct investigations, engage in legal research, develop draft pleadings, prepare motions for review by an assigned attorney, and assist in discovery.
  • Act as liaison with designated outside counsel and their paralegal staff.
  • Advise the attorney on the priority needs and status of assigned cases.
  • Prepare draft affidavits of documents and maintain case correspondence and document files.

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