Florida Construction Litigation Paralegal

Shutts & Bowen LLP; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Shutts & Bowen LLP in Tampa seeks a Paralegal for its Construction Litigation Practice. This role performs a variety of legal administrative duties and supports high-quality client service, with significant Florida construction litigation experience expected.

Candidates must be proficient with court filings, discovery, trial prep, and document management using Relativity, CMS, FileSite, and other firm systems. Strong communication and multitasking skills are essential in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of Florida law firm experience required.
• Florida construction litigation experience required.
• Experience working with multiple attorneys required.
• Florida Registered Paralegal (FRP) preferred.
• Proficiency with Relativity and firm case management software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with trial preparation and courtroom readiness.
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings; prepare motions for review.
• Manage large and complex document productions and discovery.
• Cite-check and edit legal documents; maintain case files.
• Coordinate with outside counsel and vendors as needed.

Skills

Effective oral and written коммуника

Time management

Attention to detail

Client relationship management

Billing and time tracking

Education

Florida Registered Paralegal (FRP) preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Word

Excel

Relativity

FileSite

CMS

SmartTime

Aderant

Case management software

Job description

Shutts & Bowen LLP in Tampa seeks a Paralegal for its Construction Litigation Practice. This role performs a variety of legal administrative duties and supports high-quality client service, with significant Florida construction litigation experience expected.

Candidates must be proficient with court filings, discovery, trial prep, and document management using Relativity, CMS, FileSite, and other firm systems. Strong communication and multitasking skills are essential in a fast-paced environment.