Legal Assistant

Cole,-Scott-&-Kissane,-P.; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days PTO

Health, vision and dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Ancillary benefits

Job summary

Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A. in Tallahassee is seeking an Insurance Defense Litigation Legal Assistant with at least 1 year of legal experience to support two attorneys in a fast-paced civil litigation practice.

The role emphasizes calendar management, filing pleadings, and coordinating with mediators, courts, and clients. The ideal candidate will have strong communication and organizational skills, and be comfortable working independently and within a team in a firm that offers comprehensive

Qualifications

• 1+ years of legal assistant experience, preferably in insurance defense.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Florida E-Filing Portal and familiarity with legal procedures and court protocols.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Providing administrative support to two attorneys.
• Managing calendars and coordinating all scheduling communications with precision.
• Preparing and filing routine pleadings and legal documents in accordance with court procedures.
• Locating and compiling case-relevant information.
• Ensuring compliance with client guidelines, firm policies, and judge-specific procedures.
• Scheduling with mediators, experts, opposing counsel, courts, and vendors.
• Maintaining client and court deadlines in compliance with all policies and procedures.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Organization

Multitasking

Tools

Florida E-Filing Portal

Job description

Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A., Florida’s largest full-service civil litigation firm, is currently interviewing experienced Insurance Defense Litigation Legal Assistants for our Tallahassee office.

We are seeking candidates with a minimum of 1 year legal experience who are self-motivated, highly organized, and possess strong communication skills. Insurance defense experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Providing administrative support to two attorneys
• Managing calendars and coordinating all scheduling communications with precision
• Preparing and filing routine pleadings and legal documents in accordance with court procedures
• Locating and compiling case-relevant information
• Ensuring compliance with client guidelines, firm policies, and judge-specific procedures
• Scheduling with mediators, experts, opposing counsel, courts, and vendors
• Maintaining client and court deadlines in compliance with all policies and procedures

Qualifications:

• 1+ years of legal assistant experience, preferably in insurance defense
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Florida E-Filing Portal and familiarity with legal procedures and court protocols
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively within a team environment

Benefits:
CSK offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 20 days of PTO and paid holidays
• Health, vision and dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Additional ancillary benefits

Only qualified candidates with the experience listed above will be considered.

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1 year:

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