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Construction Litigation Legal Assistant
📍 Orlando, FL | Hybrid Schedule After Training | $65,000-$75,000
LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a respected Florida law firm to identify an experienced Construction Litigation Legal Assistant for its Orlando office. This is an excellent opportunity for a legal professional with strong construction defect litigation experience who enjoys working in a collaborative, team-oriented environment and wants long-term career growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage complex attorney calendars, scheduling, and meeting coordination
- Prepare and organize files for hearings, mediations, and other litigation events
- Draft, proofread, revise, and finalize legal documents and correspondence
- File pleadings and court documents electronically in Florida state and federal courts
- Assist with conflict checks, new matter intake, and file opening procedures
- Enter attorney time and assist with billing review processes
- Provide high-level administrative and litigation support to attorneys and legal teams
- Experience with Chapter 558
Qualifications
- 5 years of legal assistant experience within a law firm or corporate legal department
- Prior Construction Defect Litigation experience required
- Strong knowledge of Florida litigation procedures and court filings
- Experience supporting attorneys in a fast-paced litigation environment
- Advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills
- Exceptional organizational, time management, and communication abilities
Experience involving:
- Construction defect disputes
- Water intrusion claims
- Building code violations
- Structural and foundation defect matters
- Contractor, subcontractor, and design professional litigation
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Plan
If you have construction litigation experience and are interested in learning more about this opportunity please apply!
Salary : $65,000 - $78,000