Construction Litigation Legal Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Construction Litigation Legal Assistant – Orlando, FL

A highly respected law firm in Orlando is seeking a Construction Litigation Legal Assistant to support its litigation team.

This is a direct-hire position and hybrid after 90 days.

About the Role :

The Construction Litigation Legal Assistant provides essential support to attorneys handling complex construction litigation matters.

Key Responsibilities :

Provide advanced administrative and clerical support to attorneys and paralegals

Process new matters and conflict requests and perform conflict maintenance on existing matters, as required

Review and route incoming and outgoing correspondence

Ensure attorney time entries are accurate and submitted by deadlines; assist with monthly billing

Compile client accounting information and generate accounting reports through accounting software; ensure timely payment of vendor invoice

Coordinate payment of vendor invoices and maintain related documentation

Maintain Florida Bar requirements (CLEs, Board Cert. Applications and Renewals, and Court Admissions)

Schedule and coordinate hearings, depositions, mediations, and meetings with all parties involved

Qualifications :

Knowledge of legal terminology and litigation processes

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies or related field preferred

Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a law firm or corporate legal department

Experience with complex calendaring in Outlook

Strong understanding of Florida and Federal Rules of Civil Procedure

Construction litigation experience is highly preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, the Company is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

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Company Description

This company offers growth and a great group of people to work with.

Company Description

This company offers growth and a great group of people to work with.