Legal Assistant

Cole,-Scott-&-Kissane,-P.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days PTO and holidays

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A. in Tampa is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to support two attorneys in a fast-paced civil litigation practice. This is an in-office role with no remote work.

The ideal candidate has at least two years of litigation support experience, excellent verbal and written communication, and strong organizational skills. Florida E-Filing Portal proficiency is required; insurance defense and/or appellate experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of legal assistant experience, preferably in civil litigation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with the Florida E-Filing Portal and court procedures.
• Strong organizational abilities and multitasking capacity.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Providing administrative support to two attorneys.
• Managing calendars and coordinating scheduling communications.
• Preparing and filing routine pleadings and documents 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 line with policies.

Skills

Legal assistant experience

Communication skills

Florida E-Filing Portal

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

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

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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