General Liability Attorney

Cole, Scott, & Kissane; Plantation (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with employer matching

20 days paid time off

Parental leave

CSK Learning Series

Job summary

Cole, Scott, & Kissane is seeking a driven attorney to join our General Liability practice in Florida. The attorney will defend businesses and individuals across a broad range of tort matters, including premises and products liability.

Responsibilities include taking and defending depositions, drafting motions, and representing clients in hearings and trials. Qualified candidates must be licensed to practice in Florida, possess excellent communication and research skills, and demonstrate the

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Experience with taking and defending depositions is a plus.
• Solid legal research and writing capabilities.

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, experts, and opposing counsel.
• Provide exemplary legal counsel to clients.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Problem-solving

Independent and team work

Deposition handling

Legal research

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent

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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