Paralegal - Construction Litigation Specialist

4 weeks ago


Orlando, Florida, United States SHUTTS & BOWEN Full time
Job Summary

This role involves providing high-quality administrative support to clients and attorneys, with a focus on construction litigation. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in this area and a strong understanding of law firm processes and procedures.

The successful candidate will be responsible for prioritizing and managing multiple projects, communicating effectively with clients and staff, and providing exceptional service to our attorneys and clients.

We are seeking a professional with a positive work ethic and a passion for delivering high-quality results. The ideal candidate will be proactive, confident, and able to identify the needs of our attorneys and clients.

Key Responsibilities
  • Experience working in a mid to large-sized firm and collaborating with various departments to handle various responsibilities.
  • Working knowledge of Florida Court procedures and processes, including experience filing pleadings with the court.
  • Assist with trial preparation, including the readiness of courtrooms and attendance at trials.
  • Conduct investigations, engage in legal research, and develop draft pleadings.
  • Act as liaison with outside counsel and their paralegal staff.
  • Advise attorneys on the priority needs and status of assigned cases.
  • Prepare draft affidavits of documents, maintain case correspondence and document files.
  • Contact court administrators and regulatory bodies as needed.
  • Write memoranda to summarize research results.
  • Handle large and complex document productions.
  • Cite-check and edit legal documents.
  • Maintain documents, transcript, and work product databases.
  • Organize and prepare exhibit lists and privilege logs.
  • Responsible for coordination of work with outside document/litigation vendors.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills to draft and proofread correspondence, pleadings, and other legal documents.
  • Experience tracking and billing professional time to client files.
  • Manage electronic and paper case files.
Requirements and Qualifications
  • Must have an Associate's degree in paralegal or legal studies or Paralegal Certificate. Bachelor's degree in paralegal or legal studies preferred.
  • Must have a minimum of five years of law firm experience.
  • Florida construction litigation experience required.
  • Experience working with multiple attorneys required.
  • Florida Registered Paralegal (FRP) preferred.

Shutts & Bowen is an equal employment opportunity employer.



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