Commercial Litigation Legal Assistant

Csklegal; West Palm Beach, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A., a leading insurance defense firm, is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join our West Palm Beach office. This on-site position offers the opportunity to be part of a professional and collaborative team.

You will provide comprehensive administrative and litigation support, draft and file documents, schedule hearings and meetings, and manage case files and deadlines in state and federal courts.

Qualifications

• Experience in insurance defense or civil litigation preferred.
• Filing experience in state and federal courts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and document management software.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and litigation support to assigned attorneys.
• Draft, format, and file legal documents, pleadings, and discovery responses.
• Schedule hearings, depositions, mediations, and meetings; coordinate with clients and court personnel.
• Maintain case files and electronic records; organize timely filing.
• Manage deadlines, court calendars, and e-filing in state and federal courts.
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, and vendors.
• Trial preparation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Communication skills

Administrative support

Tools

MS Office

iManage or similar

Job description

West Palm Beach
222 Lakeview Ave
Ste 500
West Palm Beach, FL 33401, USA

West Palm Beach
222 Lakeview Ave
Ste 500
West Palm Beach, FL 33401, USA

Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A., a leading insurance defense firm, is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join our West Palm Beach office. This position requires working onsite and provides an excellent opportunity to be part of a highly professional and collaborative team.

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive administrative and litigation support to assigned attorneys.

Draft, format, and file legal documents, pleadings, and discovery responses.

Schedule hearings, depositions, mediations, and meetings; coordinate with clients and court personnel.

Maintain case files and electronic records in an organized and timely manner.

Manage deadlines, court calendars, and e-filing in state and federal courts.

Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, and vendors.

• Trial preparation

Qualifications

Prior experience in insurance defense or civil litigation required (+2 years).

• Filing experience in both State and Federal (required)

Strong knowledge of legal procedures, court rules, and e-filing systems.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and document management software (iManage or similar preferred).

Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to multitask in a deadline-driven environment.

Why Join Us

At Cole, Scott & Kissane, we offer a supportive environment where professionalism, teamwork, and growth are encouraged. You will be part of a respected firm with a strong presence throughout Florida and an opportunity to contribute to meaningful legal work daily.

iManage

Intermediate

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