Construction Paralegal

Jobot; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

Long term disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k) / IRA or other retirement plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Jobot seeks a detail-oriented Construction Paralegal to support attorneys handling complex construction defect and litigation matters for developers, owners, contractors, design professionals, and insurers.

The ideal candidate will have a paralegal certificate, 3+ years in litigation, strong knowledge of Florida civil procedure, proficiency with MS Office and case management systems, and experience coordinating with experts, inspections, and trial preparations.

Qualifications

• Paralegal certificate or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience as a litigation paralegal, preferably in construction.
• Strong knowledge of Florida civil procedure and litigation support.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal case management systems.
• Experience with e-discovery platforms is a plus.
• Excellent organizational, time-management and attention-to-detail skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication; able to work independently and in a team.
• Experience supporting construction defect or multi-party litigation.
• Familiarity with construction documents (contracts, plans, specs).
• Trial or arbitration support experience.
• Experience working with experts such as engineers or architects.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive litigation support in construction defect and construction-related matters.
• Draft and assist with pleadings, discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, and correspondence
• Manage document production, review, and organization, including electronically stored information
• Assist with preparing case chronologies, factual summaries, and damages analyses
• Coordinate inspections, expert involvement, deposition scheduling, mediations, and hearings
• Maintain case files, deadlines, and calendars in compliance with court and firm requirements
• Cite-check and assemble motions, exhibits, and trial binders
• Communicate with clients, experts, opposing counsel, and court personnel as needed
• Support attorneys during mediations, hearings, and trial preparation
• Assist with compliance related to Florida construction defect statutes, notices, and procedures

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Time management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Team collaboration

Independent work

Construction litigation support

Education

Paralegal certificate or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office

Legal case management systems

e-discovery platforms

Job description

Job details:

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Jake Vogel

Salary: $70,000 - $95,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are a nationally recognized law firm focused on commercial real estate, land use, development, and complex business matters.

The firm represents owners, developers, investors, lenders, and institutions on projects that shape communities and drive economic growth.

With decades of combined experience, we are known for our strategic, results-oriented approach and its deep understanding of the legal, regulatory, and business realities clients face.

The firm advises clients at every stage of a project or transaction—from entitlements and acquisitions through construction, financing, leasing, and disposition—while also providing skilled advocacy in disputes when challenges arise.

Why join us?

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Long term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) / IRA or other retirement plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts (pre tax options)
• Competitive salaries based on experience and role

Job Details

We are seeking a detail‑oriented and experienced Construction Paralegal.

This role supports attorneys handling complex construction defect and construction litigation matters on behalf of developers, owners, contractors, design professionals, and insurers.

The ideal candidate will have strong litigation support experience, familiarity with Florida construction disputes, and the ability to manage multiple matters in a fast‑paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive litigation support in construction defect and construction‑related matters
• Draft and assist with pleadings, discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, and correspondence
• Manage document production, review, and organization, including electronically stored information
• Assist with preparing case chronologies, factual summaries, and damages analyses
• Coordinate inspections, expert involvement, deposition scheduling, mediations, and hearings
• Maintain case files, deadlines, and calendars in compliance with court and firm requirements
• Cite‑check and assemble motions, exhibits, and trial binders
• Communicate with clients, experts, opposing counsel, and court personnel as needed
• Support attorneys during mediations, hearings, and trial preparation
• Assist with compliance related to Florida construction defect statutes, notices, and procedures

Qualifications

• Paralegal certificate or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of experience as a litigation paralegal, preferably in construction defect or construction litigation
• Strong knowledge of Florida civil procedure and litigation support practices
• Experience managing complex document‑intensive cases
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and legal case management systems
• Familiarity with e‑discovery platforms is a plus
• Excellent organizational, time‑management, and attention‑to‑detail skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Experience supporting construction defect or multi‑party litigation matters
• Familiarity with construction documents (contracts, plans, specifications)
• Trial or arbitration support experience
• Experience working with experts such as engineers or architects

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.