Construction Litigation Paralegal — Trial-Ready FRP

LHH; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a well-established law firm in Fort Lauderdale seeking an experienced Florida Registered Paralegal to support a busy construction litigation practice. You will manage cases through all phases from inception through trial and resolution.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of complex litigation experience, strong trial preparation skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced team environment with e-discovery and court filings.

Qualifications

• FRP preferred.
• 5+ years of complex litigation experience, preferably in construction litigation.
• Significant trial preparation and courtroom support experience.
• Strong knowledge of state and federal court procedures, e-filing, docketing, and discovery rules.
• Experience with litigation software such as Relativity, CaseMap, LiveNote, or Trial Director.

Responsibilities

• Manage cases through all phases of litigation, including trial preparation and trial support.
• Prepare and organize exhibits, deposition binders, witness materials, trial notebooks, and court filings.
• Coordinate trial logistics, including war room setup and management.
• Attend and assist with depositions, hearings, arbitrations, mediations, and trials.
• Draft legal correspondence, subpoenas, summonses, memoranda, and other litigation documents.
• Conduct factual and legal research and assist with investigative efforts.
• Support e-discovery projects and document management initiatives.
• Manage court deadlines, docketing, and state and federal e-filings.
• Collaborate with attorneys, litigation support teams, and outside vendors to ensure seamless case management

Skills

Complex litigation

Trial preparation

Organizational skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Paralegal education (AAS/BA/Certificate)

Tools

Relativity

CaseMap

LiveNote

Trial Director

Job description

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a well-established law firm in Fort Lauderdale seeking an experienced Florida Registered Paralegal to support a busy construction litigation practice. You will manage cases through all phases from inception through trial and resolution.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of complex litigation experience, strong trial preparation skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced team environment with e-discovery and court filings.