Construction Litigation Paralegal

\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca id=\"myCustomID\" href=\""\u003ETo Apply for this Job Click Here\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA full-service law firm serving clients locally, nationally, and internationally, is seeking a Paralegal for its Construction Litigation Practice in the Tampa office.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPrimary Duties and Responsibilities:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul type=\"disc\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003EExperience working in a mid to large-sized firm and collaborating with various firm-wide departments to handle various responsibilities.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EWorking knowledge of the rules of procedure governing courts relating to this role, including experience filing pleadings with the court in compliance with court requirements.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAssist with trial preparation, including the readiness of courtrooms and attendance at trials.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EConduct investigations, engage in legal research, develop draft pleadings, prepare motions for review by an assigned attorney, and assist in discovery.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAct as liaison with designated outside counsel and their paralegal staff.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAdvise attorney on the priority needs and status of assigned cases.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPrepare draft affidavits of documents, maintain case correspondence and document files.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EContact court administrators and regulatory bodies as needed.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EWrite memoranda to summarize research results.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EHandle large and complex document productions to include retrieval, review, and upload to databases.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECite-check and edit legal documents.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMaintain documents, transcripts, and work product databases.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EOrganize and prepare exhibit lists and privilege logs.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EResponsible for coordination of work with outside document\/litigation vendors.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EStrong oral and written communication skills to draft and proofread correspondence, pleadings, and other legal documents.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EExperience tracking and billing professional time to client files.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EManage electronic and paper case files.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThe above description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job. You may be required to perform other duties as assigned, which may include work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or to otherwise balance the workload.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERequirements:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul type=\"disc\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMinimum of five years of Florida law firm experience required\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EFlorida construction litigation experience required.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul type=\"disc\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003EExperience working with multiple attorneys required.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EFlorida Registered Paralegal (FRP) preferred.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul type=\"disc\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAbility to work efficiently and effectively under pressure and time constraints.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAbility to multitask and handle multiple responsibilities.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EStrong attention to detail, initiative and follow-through required.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul type=\"disc\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003EEffective oral and written communication skills, including the ability to clearly express thoughts to others and exchange information.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul type=\"disc\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003EEstablish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments, vendors, and clients.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EKnowledge of Florida Court procedures, processes, and filing requirements.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EWorking knowledge of Microsoft Office, including extensive knowledge of Outlook, Word, Excel, and experience working with law firm case management and billing software required. Knowledge of FileSite, CMS, SmartTime, and Aderant a plus.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EWorking knowledge of Relativity is required.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPhysical attendance and punctuality at the workplace are required.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EGenerally, core working hours are from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm, with the flexibility to work overtime as needed\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg src=\""\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #ffffff\"\u003E1473612_1793053385\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca id=\"otherId\" href=\""\u003ETo Apply for this Job Click Here\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E