General Liability Attorney

Cole, Scott & Kissane; Florida; On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

End-of-Year Bonus

Full benefits

401(k)

PTO 20 days

Parental Leave

Professional development

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Cole, Scott & Kissane in Florida seeks a driven general liability attorney to defend businesses and individuals across a wide range of tort matters, from premises liability to products liability.

Responsibilities include taking and defending depositions, drafting dispositive motions, attending hearings, mediations and trials, performing legal research, and preparing pleadings and correspondence while communicating with clients, experts, and opposing counsel.

Qualifications

• Active license to practice law in Florida.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and analytical thinking.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Prior litigation experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Take and defend depositions.
• Draft and argue dispositive motions.
• Attend hearings, mediations, and trials.
• Perform legal research and analyze case law.
• Prepare pleadings and correspondence.
• Communicate with clients, expert witnesses, and opposing counsel.

Skills

Verbal & written comms

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Florida Bar licensed

Job description

Cole, Scott & Kissane seeks a driven, hard-working attorney to join our General Liability practice group. Our General Liability attorneys defend businesses and individuals in a wide range of legal matters, from premises liability to products liability, and all types of torts.

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
  
  

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
  
  

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