First Party Property Attorney

Cole,-Scott-&-Kissane,-P.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation with bonuses

Full benefits package

401(k) with employer matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Professional development programs

Job summary

Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A. seeks an associate attorney to join our First Party Property practice group in Tampa. The role focuses on handling sinkhole, water, wind, fire, and other property damage claims across Florida.

Responsibilities include taking and defending depositions, drafting motions, and appearing at hearings, mediations, and trials, with a strong emphasis on legal research and client communication.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in Florida and in good standing.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Take and defend depositions and participate in hearings, mediations, and trials.
• Draft and argue dispositive motions and perform legal research.
• Prepare pleadings and correspondence and communicate with clients and counsel.

Skills

Deposition

Legal research

Drafting

Education

Florida Bar admission

Job description

Tampa 500 N Westshore Blvd Tampa, FL 33609, USA

Tampa 500 N Westshore Blvd Tampa, FL 33609, USA

Cole, Scott & Kissane seeks an associate attorney to join our First Party Property practice group. Our First Party Property group is at the forefront of handling sinkhole damage, water damage, wind damage, fire damage, and other property damage claims throughout the state of Florida.

Responsibilities

• Take and defend depositions
• Draft and argue dispositive motions
• Attend hearings, mediations, and trials
• Perform legal research and provide analysis of case law
• Prepare pleadings and correspondence
• Communicate with clients, expert witnesses, and opposing counsel
• Provide exemplary legal counsel to clients

• Take and defend depositions
• Draft and argue dispositive motions
• Attend hearings, mediations, and trials
• Perform legal research and provide analysis of case law
• Prepare pleadings and correspondence
• Communicate with clients, expert witnesses, and opposing counsel
• Provide exemplary legal counsel to clients

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed member of the Florida Bar
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Prior litigation experience preferred, but not required

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation, with Monthly Revenue-Based Bonus potential for associates, and End-of-Year Bonus
• Full Benefits Package, with choices from among several Health, Dental, Disability, and Life Insurance Plans
• 401(k) with Employer Matching
• 20 days of Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• Professional Development with our "CSK Learning Series" and In-Office Lunch and Learns
• Diverse, Inclusive, Supportive, and Team-Oriented Work Environment

Qualifications

Skills

Behaviors

Motivations

Education

Experience

Licenses & Certifications

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