Construction Litigation Paralegal: Trial Prep & Discovery

Beacon Hill; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hill in Tampa, FL is seeking a Construction Litigation Paralegal with a minimum of five years of Florida law firm experience. The role involves support across trial preparation, document management, and liaison with outside counsel.

The ideal candidate will have strong research, drafting, and multi-tasking abilities, plus familiarity with Florida court procedures and billing practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of Florida law firm experience.
• Experience working with multiple attorneys.
• Florida Registered Paralegal (FRP) preferred.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and manage multiple tasks.
• Strong attention to detail and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Assist with trial preparation and courtroom readiness.
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings; prepare motions for attorney review.
• Handle discovery and large document productions; organize case files.
• Coordinate with outside counsel and vendor staff.
• Maintain case correspondence and document databases; cite-check and edit documents.
• Track and bill professional time to client files.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Time management

Billing/time tracking

Education

Florida Registered Paralegal (FRP)

Tools

Relativity

CMS

SmartTime

Aderant

FileSite

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

Beacon Hill in Tampa, FL is seeking a Construction Litigation Paralegal with a minimum of five years of Florida law firm experience. The role involves support across trial preparation, document management, and liaison with outside counsel.

The ideal candidate will have strong research, drafting, and multi-tasking abilities, plus familiarity with Florida court procedures and billing practices.