Insurance Defense Paralegal — Trial-Ready Case Manager

Cole,-Scott-&-Kissane,-P.; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cole, Scott & Kissane, P. in West Palm Beach, FL is seeking an experienced Insurance Defense Paralegal to support attorneys through all phases of litigation, from case inception to trial.

The role requires handling multiple matters, strong organization, and effective client communication. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of paralegal experience with trial exposure, proficiency in office software, and a paralegal certificate.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of paralegal experience, with emphasis on insurance defense.
• Trial experience is required.
• Experience handling multiple active litigation matters simultaneously.
• Strong knowledge of civil litigation procedures and court rules.
• Medical chronology and medical record review experience preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize workload and meet strict deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and litigation/case management software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Paralegal certificate or equivalent experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a high-volume caseload from inception through trial.
• Assist attorneys with pleadings, discovery, motion practice, mediation, and trial prep.
• Draft and prepare legal documents, correspondence, subpoenas, and discovery responses.
• Organize, review, and summarize medical records and other case documents.
• Prepare detailed medical chronologies and case summaries.
• Coordinate depositions, mediations, hearings, and trial schedules.
• Maintain case files and monitor deadlines to ensure court compliance.
• Communicate with clients, experts, medical providers, opposing counsel, and court personnel.
• Assist attorneys during trial, including exhibit prep and witness coordination.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Trial experience

Litigation management

Civil litigation knowledge

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Workload prioritization

Multitasking ability

Attention to detail

Education

Paralegal certificate or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Case management software

Job description

Cole, Scott & Kissane, P. in West Palm Beach, FL is seeking an experienced Insurance Defense Paralegal to support attorneys through all phases of litigation, from case inception to trial.

The role requires handling multiple matters, strong organization, and effective client communication. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of paralegal experience with trial exposure, proficiency in office software, and a paralegal certificate.