Construction Litigation Paralegal

Cole, Scott & Kissane; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

20 days PTO annually

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Long-term care insurance

Additional ancillary benefits

Job summary

Cole, Scott & Kissane P.A., Florida’s largest full‑service civil litigation firm, is seeking an experienced Construction Litigation Paralegal for its Tampa office.

Qualified candidates must be a Florida Registered Paralegal (FRP) or Certified Paralegal (CP), or hold an ABA‑approved paralegal degree or certificate, with a minimum of 2 years of relevant paralegal experience in insurance defense and Florida construction disputes.

Qualifications

• Requires 2+ years of litigation paralegal experience in Florida construction disputes.
• FRP or CP designation or ABA-approved paralegal credential required.
• Experience with insurance defense preferred; trial experience a plus.
• Billing experience with contemporaneous time entry required.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in case management from inception through trial.
• Organize, analyze, and review court documents and case materials.
• Coordinate discovery and prepare related responses and documentation.
• Conduct legal research as needed.
• Prepare subpoenas, exhibits, trial binders, and other pre-trial materials.
• Enter billable time accurately on a daily basis.

Skills

Florida construction disputes

Insurance defense

Legal research

Time entry / Billing

Case management

Communication skills

Education

FRP or CP designation

ABA-approved paralegal program

Tools

e-filing procedures

Case management software

Job description

Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A., Florida’s largest full‑service civil litigation firm, continues to grow and is currently seeking an experienced Construction Litigation Paralegal for its Tampa office.

Qualified candidates must be a Florida Registered Paralegal (FRP) or Certified Paralegal (CP), or hold a paralegal degree or certificate from an ABA‑approved program. Additionally, candidates must have a minimum of 2 years of relevant paralegal experience, with a strong background in insurance defense litigation and Florida construction disputes. Ideal applicants will be knowledgeable in all phases of Florida Construction defect claims, torts, contractual issues, and other construction‑related matters. Trial experience is a plus. Prior billing experience is preferred; all candidates must bill their time contemporaneously in accordance with firm and client billing guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assisting attorneys in case management from inception through trial
• Organizing, analyzing, and reviewing court documents and case materials
• Coordinating discovery and preparing related responses and documentation
• Conducting legal research as needed
• Preparing subpoenas, exhibits, trial binders, and other pre‑trial materials
• Accurately and timely entering billable time on a daily basis

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of litigation paralegal experience and strong familiarity with Florida construction disputes
• Insurance defense background preferred
• Prior billing experience with contemporaneous time entry required
• Must be a Florida Registered Paralegal (FRP) or Certified Paralegal (CP)
• Strong understanding of Florida Rules of Civil Procedure and e‑filing procedures
• Excellent organizational, communication, and multitasking skills

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 20 days PTO annually
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Long-term care insurance
• Additional ancillary benefits

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

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