Litigation Legal Assistant

Cole, Scott & Kissane; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

20 days of PTO per year

Company matched 401k plan

Job summary

Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A. in Orlando is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant for its insurance defense team. The ideal candidate will support attorneys with case preparation, document management, and administrative tasks, requiring strong organizational skills and legal proficiency.

Experience in Insurance Defense is a plus, along with a good understanding of court procedures. The position is not remote and offers competitive salaries, flexible hours, and benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation experience in Insurance Defense.
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Experience with bodily injury Insurance Defense is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in preparing legal documents and court filings.
• Manage electronic and physical case files.
• Coordinate attorney calendars and scheduling.
• Conduct legal research as directed by attorneys.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Legal terminology understanding

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Ability to work independently

Education

Experience as a legal assistant or paralegal

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Imanage

Litify

Job description

Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A, an AV-rated firm and Florida’s largest litigation firm, is seeking an experienced Insurance Defense Litigation Legal Assistant for its Orlando office. Applicants should have 3+ years of litigation experience in Insurance Defense, be a self-starter, have excellent communication skills, and be well organized to join our fast-growing team. Insurance defense experience recommended. This is not a remote position.

Job Summary

The Legal Assistant will play a crucial role in supporting our insurance defense attorneys with case preparation, e-filing, scheduling, saving documents, naming documents, document management, and administrative tasks. This position requires a proactive individual with exceptional organizational skills, a keen eye for detail, and a strong understanding of circuit court procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in preparing, editing, and proofreading notices, motions, and other court documents.
• Manage and maintain electronic and physical case files, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Coordinate and manage attorney calendars, scheduling appointments, and court deadlines.
• Conduct legal research and gather information as directed by attorneys.
• Draft correspondence and other legal documents under attorney supervision.
• Familiarize yourself with court rules and technical requirements for circuit court filings.
• Perform other administrative and clerical duties to support the team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a legal assistant or paralegal.
• Demonstrated understanding of legal terminology, court procedures, and filing requirements.
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook) Imanage and Litify.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a legal team environment.
• Experience with Insurance Defense (bodily injury) is a strong advantage.

CSK offers competitive salaries, flexible hours and a robust benefit package which includes health Insurance, 20 days of PTO per year, company matched 401k plan.

No agencies or telephone inquiries please.

Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A. is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to such factors as race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected status, consistent with federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws.