Legal Assistant

Cole, Scott & Kissane; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & Holidays

Health Insurance

Vision & Dental

Life Insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Disability Insurance

Long-term Care Insurance

Ancillary Benefits

Job summary

Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A., Florida’s largest full-service civil litigation firm, is seeking experienced Litigation Legal Assistants for our Tampa office. This is an in-office position with no remote option.

We require a minimum of 2 years of litigation experience, and applicants should be self-motivated, highly organized, and possess strong communication skills. Responsibilities include assisting two attorneys, managing calendars, filing routine pleadings, locating case information, ensuring

Qualifications

• 2+ years of litigation experience.
• Self-motivated, highly organized with strong communication skills.
• Insurance defense and/or appellate experience preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

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 Litigation Legal Assistants for our Tampa office.

Please note that this is a fully in-office position and does not offer a remote or hybrid work arrangement.

We are seeking candidates with a minimum of 2 years of litigation experience who are self-motivated, highly organized, and possess strong communication skills. Insurance defense experience and/or appellate 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

• 2+ years of legal assistant experience, with preference given to candidates with insurance defense and/or appellate experience
• 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

• 20 days of PTO and paid holidays
• Health, vision and dental insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Long-term care insurance
• Additional ancillary benefits

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