Experienced Litigation Assistant - Construction Defect Group

Cole, Scott, & Kissane; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days PTO

9 paid holidays

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k

Job summary

Cole, Scott & Kissane, an AV-rated litigation firm, seeks a full-time, experienced litigation legal assistant/secretary for its Fort Lauderdale East (Suite 1800) Office. The candidate will support two associates; Insurance Defense experience is required, with Construction Defect and product liability a plus.

The role requires strong organizational skills, professionalism with clients and opposing counsel, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines, draft pleadings, schedule court filings, and

Qualifications

• Experience supporting two associates in a litigation firm.
• Insurance defense experience required.
• Construction defect and product liability a plus.
• Proficient with court procedures, drafting pleadings, and filings.

Responsibilities

• Schedule hearings and meetings; coordinate with clients and opposing counsel.
• Draft legal documents and file pleadings in state and federal courts.
• Track time and bill according to guidelines; manage billing processes.

Skills

Organizational skills

Team player

Communication skills

Time management

Tools

IManage

Litify

Billing software

Job description

Cole, Scott & Kissane, an AV-rated litigation firm, is seeking a full-time, experienced litigation legal assistant/secretary for its Fort Lauderdale East (Suite 1800) Office. The candidate will work for two associates and therefore, Insurance Defense experience is required, Construction Defect and product liability a plus. This position requires strong organizational skills, ability to perform well within a team environment and communicate professionally with clients and opposing counsel. Qualified candidates must be familiar with court procedures and have extensive experience scheduling, drafting legal documents, and filing pleadings in state and federal courts.

Knowledge of case management systems is required, Imanage and Litify preferred. Familiarity with L & A codes, billing software, and proven competency to capture time and bill according to guidelines in a timely manner, a must. The ability to multi-task and stay calm under pressure of multiple deadlines is essential. The candidate must have good written and verbal communication skills, good common sense, and excellent problem solving skills. Ideal candidate must be detail oriented, work well under pressure, and have a good attendance record.

CSK offers top benefits that include 20 days of PTO, 9 paid holidays, health, dental, life, long and short-term disability as well as long term care coverage, 401k and more.

No agencies or telephone inquiries please.

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