Experienced Litigation Legal Assistant

Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A., Florida’s largest full-service civil litigation firm, is currently seeking a highly skilled Legal Assistant with a strong background in insurance defense litigation to support one of our partners in our Tampa Office!

This is an excellent opportunity for a Legal Assistant who is self-motivated, organized, and has at least 5 years of litigation experience. The ideal candidate brings leadership skills, sound judgment, and the ability to take ownership of their role in a fast-paced, high-volume litigation environment. We offer a competitive compensation package and are prepared to pay accordingly for the right candidate who brings the experience, leadership, and initiative needed to excel in this role

Responsibilities:

• Provide high-level legal and administrative support to one of the firm’s partners
• Manage calendars and coordinate all scheduling communications with precision
• Prepare and file routine pleadings and legal documents in accordance with court procedures
• Ensure compliance with client guidelines, firm policies, and judge-specific procedures
• Maintain case files, track deadlines, and ensure timely filings with courts
• Liaise professionally with clients, courts, and opposing counsel
• Use initiative to anticipate attorney needs and maintain workflow efficiency
• Assist attorneys in preparing for depositions, hearings, trials, and conferences.
• Compiling and organizing documents, preparing binders and / or folders
  
  

Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of experience in insurance defense litigation
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Deep understanding of court rules, litigation procedures, and the Florida E-Filing Portal
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively within a team environment
• Demonstrated leadership and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage deadlines, prioritize tasks, and mentor staff if needed
• Proficiency with legal software and Microsoft Office suite
• Experience with Trial preparation
• Case and document management experience and ability to multitask
  
  

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
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Long-term care insurance
• Additional ancillary benefits
  
  

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

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