Construction Legal Assistant

LHH Recruitment Solutions; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a Orlando-based law firm to recruit an experienced Construction Litigation Legal Assistant to support a busy litigation team.

This role requires at least 5 years of legal assistant experience, with mandatory construction defect litigation experience and knowledge of Florida pre-suit matters under Chapter 558. The position offers a long-term opportunity in a collaborative, technology-forward environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of legal assistant experience.
• Construction defect litigation experience is mandatory.
• Experience with Florida Statute Chapter 558 construction defect pre-suit matters is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of litigation procedures and deadlines.
• Paralegals transitioning to a legal assistant role are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive legal and administrative support to attorneys handling construction litigation matters.
• Manage attorney calendars, scheduling, deadlines, and meetings.
• Proofread and assist with document production.
• Enter attorney time and review attorney billing.
• Prepare files and materials for hearings.
• E-file pleadings and other documents with state and federal courts.
• Open new matters and process conflict checks.
• Maintain organized case files and assist with day-to-day litigation needs.

Skills

Construction defect litigation

Litigation procedures

Deadline management

Job description

LHH is working with a law firm in Orlando in seeking an experienced Construction Litigation Legal Assistant to support their litigation team. This is an excellent opportunity for a legal assistant or experienced paralegal with a strong construction defect litigation background who is looking for a long-term opportunity with a collaborative and technologically advanced firm.

Prior construction defect experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive legal and administrative support to attorneys handling construction litigation matters
• Manage attorney calendars, scheduling, deadlines, and meetings
• Proofread and assist with document production
• Enter attorney time and review attorney billing
• Prepare files and materials for hearings
• E-file pleadings and other documents with state and federal courts
• Open new matters and process conflict checks
• Maintain organized case files and assist with day-to-day litigation needs

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of legal assistant experience, preferably within a large law firm or corporate legal environment
• Construction defect litigation experience is mandatory
• Strong understanding of litigation procedures and deadlines
• Experienced paralegals who are interested in transitioning into a legal assistant role are encouraged to apply
• Experience with Florida Statute Chapter 558 construction defect pre-suit matters is highly preferred