Construction Litigation Paralegal - Trial Prep & Discovery

Plona Partners; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Plona Partners in Tampa, FL is seeking a Construction Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys across complex matters from inception through trial. The role emphasizes meticulous document management, discovery coordination, and trial preparation.

You'll draft pleadings and correspondence, manage large productions, cite-check filings, track billable time, and help meet strict court deadlines in a fast-paced litigation environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Florida law firm experience.
• Strong knowledge of Florida courts, filing procedures, and litigation rules.
• Experience supporting multiple attorneys simultaneously.
• Experience with discovery and document production.
• Proficiency in Relativity and MS Office.
• Florida Registered Paralegal designation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys across Florida construction litigation from inception to trial.
• Draft pleadings, motions, affidavits, discovery materials, and exhibits.
• Manage large document productions, organization, and database uploads.
• Coordinate discovery and work with attorneys, vendors, experts, and staff.
• Conduct legal research and prepare written summaries.
• Attend trials and assist with trial prep as needed.

Skills

Document management

Discovery management

Relativity

Microsoft Office

Trial preparation

Organization

Education

Florida Registered Paralegal

Tools

Relativity

Job description

Plona Partners in Tampa, FL is seeking a Construction Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys across complex matters from inception through trial. The role emphasizes meticulous document management, discovery coordination, and trial preparation.

You'll draft pleadings and correspondence, manage large productions, cite-check filings, track billable time, and help meet strict court deadlines in a fast-paced litigation environment.