Construction Defects Litigation Paralegal – Trial Prep

Foley & Lardner LLP; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 78,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Foley & Lardner LLP is hiring a Litigation Paralegal for its Construction Defects practice in Florida. The role supports the litigation team from inception through resolution, handling arbitration responses, filings, and settlements.

You will manage case administration, document drafting, court filings, and billable work to help drive efficient outcomes. The ideal candidate has at least three years as a Litigation Paralegal, construction defects experience, and strong research skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a Litigation Paralegal required.
• Construction defects experience preferred.
• Trial preparation experience preferred.
• Prior experience billing time preferred.
• High School or equivalent required; ABA paralegal certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in drafting responses to Demands for Arbitration and Discovery.
• Draft responses to complaints and discovery.
• Prepare materials and documents for hearings.
• File and service circuit court filings.
• Draft settlement agreements, signatures, and fund disbursements.
• Track mediation outcomes, settlements, and tender of payments.
• Request documents from clients.
• Assist in the preparation of team snapshots for meetings.
• Update claims database.
• Prepare Response to Notices of Claims.
• Prepare Work Authorization Agreements.
• Request copies of inspections and estimates.
• Prepare claim for final hearing.
• Consistently achieve billable hour expectation set by the firm (including approved non-billable time).

Skills

Three years of experience as a Litigat

Construction defects experience

Trial preparation

Billing time experience

Research and analytical skills

Education

High School or equivalent

ABA approved paralegal certificate / Bachelor's in Paralegal

Job description

Foley & Lardner LLP is hiring a Litigation Paralegal for its Construction Defects practice in Florida. The role supports the litigation team from inception through resolution, handling arbitration responses, filings, and settlements.

You will manage case administration, document drafting, court filings, and billable work to help drive efficient outcomes. The ideal candidate has at least three years as a Litigation Paralegal, construction defects experience, and strong research skills.