Construction Litigation Paralegal

Becker has been included in the inaugural list of The Best Companies to Work for Among U.S. Law Firms by U.S. News & World Report for 2024, 2025, and 2026. Come join our award-winning team! Becker is a diverse, multi-practice, commercial law firm with international affiliates and offices in Florida, New York, New Jersey and Washington, DC. Becker prides itself on client focused services and a commitment to always exceeding our client's expectations. Since 1973, we have been focusing on building a culture that is collaborative, creative, and passionate about growth. We offer a comprehensive benefit package that includes some Employer-Paid benefits, Mental Health coverage, and even a 401k match! To fulfill our commitment to our employee’s health and safety, Becker has committees – such as the Wellness Committee and the Mental Health and Well-Being Committee – that ensures our employee’s individual health is always a priority. We provide every incoming employee with individualized training to ensure that they are experts on Becker’s use of above-industry-standard software and in their role. DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: Meets with attorneys; clients; experts; consultants; and other professionals to discuss assigned cases, projects, evidence, and case strategy. Drafts and prepares legal documents, including pleadings; motions; affidavits; discovery; and other litigation-related documents. Researches and analyzes statutes, regulations, legal articles, judicial decisions, and other legal authorities and provides summaries and analysis to attorneys. Performs all aspects of discovery, including drafting, preparing, and responding of discovery requests; preparing and issuing subpoenas; coordinating discovery responses; reviewing, compiling, organizing, coding, and indexing documents; and assisting with discovery production and management. Prepares organizes, maintains, and retrieves case files, including evidence; exhibits; depositions; pleadings; expert materials; client documents; and other litigation-related documents. Assists attorneys with trial and hearing preparation, including organizing exhibits and evidence; preparing witness and exhibit materials; coordinating trial logistics; and attending trials, hearings, depositions, mediations, inspections, and other proceedings as needed. On a case-specific basis, oversees the organization and maintenance of the case file and Case Management Spreadsheets, including delegating and monitoring tasks assigned to department assistants, file clerks, and other support personnel as needed. Monitors case deadlines, litigation tasks, and discovery obligations and assist attorneys in ensuring timely compliance with court orders, case management orders, procedural requirements, and other applicable deadlines. Provide support to attorneys throughout all phases of construction litigation, including pre-suit Chapter 558 matters; defect investigations; document review and analysis; coordination with experts and consultants; preparation of claim notices and responses; and management of discovery, depositions, mediations, and trial support. REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong understanding of legal terminology, principles, research methods, pleadings, litigation procedures, and related legal processes. Excellent interpersonal and client service skills. Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail. Strong time-management skills with a proven ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines. Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and, at times, stressful environment while maintaining professionalism and accuracy. Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound discretion, judgment, and professionalism. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, e-discovery platforms, and related software. Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with attorneys and other members of the litigation team. Must be willing and available to work overtime and travel, as needed. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Paralegal Certificate/Degree OR five years of litigation paralegal experience. In-depth knowledge of Florida Court rules, procedures, electronic discovery, and filing requirements, including arbitration proceedings, electronic discovery, and e-filing requirements. Experience managing all phases of litigation, including case intake, discovery, motion practice, trial preparation, arbitration, and trial. Experience coordinating trial and arbitration logistics, maintaining organized physical and electronic case files; and utilizing e-discovery databases and litigation support software for document review and production, witness files, deposition transcripts, and exhibits. Experience handling construction litigation matters, including construction defect claims, Chapter 558 pre-suit proceedings, contract disputes, and related litigation. Experience coordinating with clients, vendors, expert witnesses, engineers, architects, contractors, consultants, and other professionals throughout the litigation and dispute resolution process. Equal Employment Opportunity Becker is committed to diversity in the workplace. Workplace diversity refers to the protection, respect and inclusion of all of the attributes that each employee contributes to the workplace. We strive for a workplace that welcomes and respects all employees regardless of any protected class status, including, but not limited to, race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, age, ancestry, and disability. We also acknowledge the other ways in which people are different, such as educational level, life experience, work experience, socio-economic background, and personality and recognize the value of these individual differences. We are wholly committed to creating hiring practices and a work environment that values and utilizes the contributions of people with different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. As such, it is the policy of Becker to recruit, employ, train, develop, and promote employees on the basis of individual qualifications, competence, and merit. We believe that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and do not discriminate on any basis prohibited by applicable law. It is our goal to fully comply with the letter of the law, as well as its spirit and intent.