Experienced Litigation Assistant - Construction Defect Group

Cole, Scott & Kissane; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 20 days

9 paid holidays

Health, dental, and life insurance

Disability coverage

Long-term care coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Cole, Scott & Kissane in Fort Lauderdale seeks a full-time, experienced litigation legal assistant/secretary to support two associates in the Fort Lauderdale East office. The role requires Insurance Defense experience, strong organization, and professional communication with clients and opposing counsel.

Proficiency with court procedures and legal document preparation is expected, along with meticulous multitasking to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Insurance defense experience required.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with court procedures and legal document preparation.
• Good attendance record and common sense problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Schedule, draft legal documents, and file pleadings in state and federal courts.
• Maintain case management systems such as Imanage and Litify.
• Track and bill time according to firm guidelines.
• Communicate professionally with clients and opposing counsel.
• Multi‑task and remain calm under pressure of multiple deadlines.

Skills

Insurance defense

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Written communication

Verbal communication

Court procedures

Tools

Imanage

Litify

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Schedule, draft legal documents, and file pleadings in state and federal courts.
• Maintain case management systems such as Imanage and Litify.
• Track and capture time and bill according to firm guidelines.
• Communicate professionally with clients and opposing counsel.
• Multi‑task and remain calm under pressure of multiple deadlines.

Qualifications

• Experience in insurance defense; knowledge of construction defect and product liability a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with court procedures and legal document preparation.
• Good attendance record and common sense problem‑solving abilities.

Benefits

• 20 days of paid time off (PTO)
• 9 paid holidays
• Health, dental, and life insurance
• Long‑term and short‑term disability coverage
• Long‑term care coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan