Construction Defects Litigation Paralegal

Foley & Lardner LLP is a great place to work because of what we do and how we do it. Here, your unique perspectives, experiences, and abilities will be embraced and developed, so you can excel. Being a part of Foley means having the opportunities and resources necessary to gain experience, advance professional goals, and forge meaningful connections. It’s a place where you can build your career and enjoy professionally satisfying work. We have over 2,300 people who are #HappyatFoley, and we think you will be too. Foley & Lardner LLP is looking for an experienced Litigation Paralegal with excellent research and analytical skills for our busy Construction Defects department. The selected candidate will focus on pre-suit matters including investigation and case development, mediation, and arbitration. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail and time management skills.Assist in drafting responses to Demands for Arbitration and DiscoveryDraft responses to complaints and discoveryPrepare materials and documents for hearingsFile and service circuit court filingsDraft settlement agreements, signatures, and fund disbursementsTrack mediation outcomes, settlements, and tender of paymentsRequest documents from clientAssist in preparation of team snapshots for meetingsUpdate claims databasePrepare Response to Notices of ClaimsPrepare Work Authorization AgreementsRequest copies of inspections and estimatesPrepare claim for final hearingConsistently achieve 1650 billable hour requirement (including approved non-billable time)High School or equivalent required;Bachelor's Degree or paralegal certificate from an ABA approved paralegal program preferredMinimum of three (3) years of experience as a Litigation Paralegal requiredConstruction defects experience requiredPrior experience billing time strongly preferred#LI-OnsiteIn support of transparency and equity in the workplace, Foley provides salary ranges for all positions. The figures below represent the full compensation range of this position. The actual offered amount will be between the range minimum and midpoint based on the following factors: education, experience, geographic market, and internal pay equity at Foley.Jacksonville, Miami, Orlando, & Tampa: $75,200 - $105,300

Created: 2025-09-15