Legal Assistant

Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A., Florida’s largest full-service civil litigation firm, is currently interviewing experienced Insurance Defense Litigation Legal Assistants for our Tallahassee office.

We are seeking candidates with a minimum of 1 year legal experience who are self-motivated, highly organized, and possess strong communication skills. Insurance defense 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:

• 1+ years of legal assistant experience, preferably in insurance defense


• 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


• 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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