Litigation Paralegal

Confidential Opportunity | Construction Litigation Paralegal Tampa, FL | $80,000–$95,000 + OT Potential | Full-Time, Onsite Plona Partners has been retained by a prominent full-service law firm to identify an experienced Litigation Paralegal for its growing Construction Litigation practice in Tampa. This is an excellent opportunity for a Florida litigation paralegal who has developed meaningful construction litigation experience and wants to work alongside sophisticated attorneys handling complex matters from discovery through trial. What You’ll Be Doing • Support attorneys across complex Florida construction litigation matters from case inception through trial • Draft and prepare pleadings, motions, correspondence, affidavits, discovery materials, exhibit lists, privilege logs, and other litigation documents • Manage large and complex document productions, including document retrieval, review, organization, and database uploads • Coordinate discovery and work closely with attorneys, outside counsel, vendors, experts, and other litigation professionals • Conduct legal and factual research and prepare written summaries for attorneys • Assist extensively with trial preparation and attend trials when needed • Manage electronic and physical case files, transcripts, exhibits, and attorney work product • Coordinate court filings and communicate with court administrators and regulatory bodies • Cite-check and proofread pleadings and other legal documents • Track and record billable time accurately • Help attorneys stay ahead of critical deadlines, case priorities, and upcoming deliverables What We’re Looking For • 5+ years of Florida law firm experience • Significant Florida construction litigation experience • Strong knowledge of Florida courts, filing procedures, and litigation rules • Experience supporting multiple attorneys simultaneously • Strong discovery and document-production experience • Experience with Relativity • Strong Microsoft Office skills and comfort learning sophisticated law firm technology • Exceptional organization, attention to detail, and follow-through • Ability to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced litigation environment • Florida Registered Paralegal designation is preferred but not required Schedule This position is based in the firm’s Tampa office and requires five days per week onsite. Typical hours are approximately 9:00 AM–5:30 PM, with overtime required periodically based on case and trial demands.