Litigation Paralegal

Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A., Florida’s largest full-service civil litigation firm, continues to grow and is currently seeking experienced Litigation Paralegals for its Tampa office.

Qualified candidates must be a Florida Registered Paralegal (FRP) or Certified Paralegal (CP), or have a certificate from an ABA-approved program. Additionally, candidates must have a minimum of 2 years of relevant paralegal experience, with a strong background in insurance defense litigation. Ideal applicants will be knowledgeable in all phases of litigation, including document management, legal research, discovery, and trial preparation. Trial experience is a plus.

Prior billing experience is preferred; all candidates must bill their time contemporaneously in accordance with firm and client billing guidelines.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting attorneys in case management from inception through trial


• Organizing, analyzing, and reviewing court documents and case materials


• Coordinating discovery and preparing related responses and documentation


• Conducting legal research as needed


• Preparing subpoenas, exhibits, trial binders, and other pre-trial materials


• Accurately and timely entering billable time on a daily basis

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years of litigation paralegal experience


• Insurance defense background preferred


• Prior billing experience with contemporaneous time entry required


• Must be a Florida Registered Paralegal (FRP) or Certified Paralegal (CP)


• Strong understanding of Florida Rules of Civil Procedure and e-filing procedures


• Excellent organizational, communication, and multitasking skills

Benefits:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance


• 20 days (PTO) annually


• 401(k) retirement plan


• Life insurance


• Short- and long-term disability


• Long-term care insurance


• additional ancillary benefits

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

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