Senior Construction Litigation Paralegal — Florida-Certified

Hinckley Allen; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hinckley Allen seeks an experienced, Florida certified trial paralegal with practical experience to support construction-litigation matters. The candidate must have at least five years in complex litigation and must assist with trials, including attending and supporting proceedings.

Proficiency with Relativity, CaseMap, LiveNote, and Trial Director is preferred, and a paralegal certificate or degree is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years in all phases of complex litigation.
• Florida certified paralegal or equivalent credential required.
• Experience attending and assisting with trials and preparing for trial.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate assembly of exhibits for court papers, witness sets, depositions, arbitrations and trials.
• Set up and manage war rooms for trials/arbitrations.
• Prepare for and attend depositions, hearings, trials and arbitrations.
• Draft routine legal documents for attorneys as requested.
• Conduct factual or legal research, examine public records and monitor proceedings.
• Communicate with partners, associates, IT, and support staff; ensure smooth teamwork.
• Maintain knowledge of court rules, e-filing, docketing, and e-discovery procedures.

Skills

Litigation support

Factual research

Team coordination

Education

Paralegal certification or degree

Tools

Relativity

CaseMap

LiveNote

Trial Director

Job description

Hinckley Allen seeks an experienced, Florida certified trial paralegal with practical experience to support construction-litigation matters. The candidate must have at least five years in complex litigation and must assist with trials, including attending and supporting proceedings.

Proficiency with Relativity, CaseMap, LiveNote, and Trial Director is preferred, and a paralegal certificate or degree is required.