Litigation Legal Assistant

Csklegal; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

20 days PTO

401k plan

Job summary

Csklegal, Florida’s largest litigation firm, is seeking an experienced Insurance Defense Litigation Legal Assistant for its Orlando office. The role involves supporting attorneys with case preparation, e-filing, and document management, requiring excellent organizational skills and a strong understanding of circuit court procedures.

Benefits include competitive salaries, flexible hours, health insurance, 20 days PTO per year, and a company-matched 401k plan. This is not a remote position.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation experience in Insurance Defense.
• Proven experience as a legal assistant or paralegal.
• Strong understanding of legal terminology and court procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with case preparation and editing court documents.
• Manage case files and ensure accuracy.
• Coordinate attorney calendars and deadlines.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Legal terminology

Attention to detail

Team player

Tools

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. 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, document management, and other 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.

Desired Traits

• Team Player – works well as a member of a group.
• Detail Oriented – capable of carrying out a given task with all necessary details.
• Enthusiastic – shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest.
• Dedicated – devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity.

Benefits

Competitive salaries, flexible hours and a robust benefit package which includes health insurance, 20 days of PTO per year, and a 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.