General Liability Attorney

Cole, Scott, & Kissane; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation with bonuses

Full benefits package

401(k) with employer matching

20 days of paid time off

Parental leave

CSK Learning Series and Lunch & Learns

Diverse, inclusive, team-oriented work

Job summary

Cole, Scott & Kissane in Jacksonville, FL seeks a driven attorney to join our General Liability practice group. The attorney will defend businesses and individuals in a wide range of tort matters, from premises liability to products liability, and will take depositions, draft motions, and represent clients at hearings and trials.

The ideal candidate is a Florida Bar member with strong written and verbal communication skills, problem-solving ability, and the capacity to work independently or as

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.

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.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Independent work

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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