Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A., Florida’s largest full-service civil litigation firm, continues to grow and is currently seeking an experienced Construction Litigation Paralegal for its Tampa office. Qualified candida…
Skills: Case Management, Legal Research, Discovery Coordination, Trial Preparation, E-filing
The ideal candidate will possess paralegal certification/degree, experience working in civil litigation, and be a self-starter. This candidate should feel comfortable communicating between various groups and keeping all …
Skills: Civil Litigation, Legal Research, Discovery, Case File Management, Microsoft Office
Experienced Litigation Assistant - Construction Defect Group
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States · On-site
Mid level
Cole, Scott & Kissane, an AV-rated litigation firm, is seeking a full-time, experienced litigation legal assistant/secretary for its Fort Lauderdale East (Suite 1800) Office. The candidate will work for two associates an…
The statewide defense firm of Cole, Scott & Kissane is seeking a defense litigation paralegal with 5+ years of recent defense litigation experience for its Fort Lauderdale West (Plantation) office location. This candidat…
Skills: Construction Defect Litigation, Discovery Responses, Medical Record Summarization, Medical Chronologies, Document Production
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Full-time
professional certificate
Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 20 Days PTO Annually, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Life Insurance
Posted 34d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The paralegal will assist attorneys with case management from inception through trial, including organizing court documents and coordinating discovery. They are also responsible for preparing trial materials and maintaining contemporaneous billable time entries.
Requirements
Candidates must be a Florida Registered Paralegal (FRP), Certified Paralegal (CP), or hold an ABA-approved certificate with at least 2 years of litigation experience. Strong familiarity with Florida construction disputes and insurance defense is required.
Full job description
Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A., Florida’s largest full-service civil litigation firm, continues to grow and is currently seeking an experienced Construction Litigation Paralegal for its Tampa office.
Qualified candidates must be a Florida Registered Paralegal (FRP) or Certified Paralegal (CP), or hold a paralegal degree or 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 and Florida construction disputes. Ideal applicants will be knowledgeable in all phases of Florida Construction defect claims, torts, contractual issues, and other construction-related matters. 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 and strong familiarity with Florida construction disputes
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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Construction LitigationInsurance DefenseFlorida Registered ParalegalCertified ParalegalABA-approved ProgramConstruction Defect ClaimsTortsContractual IssuesTrial BindersSubpoenasE-filingFlorida Rules of Civil ProcedureCivil Litigation
Founded in 1997 in Miami, CSK is Florida’s largest civil litigation firm, with the most defense attorneys in the state. With 12 offices from the Panhandle to the Keys, the firm provides legal services in insurance defense, business litigation, appellate, and transactional matters, as well as a wide range of additional practice areas.
Offices: 9150 South Dadeland Boulevard, Suite 1400, Miami, Florida 33156, US · 222 Lakeview Ave, Suite 500, West Palm Beach, Florida 33401, US · 110 S.E. 6th Street, Suite 2700, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301, US · 500 N West Shore Blvd, Suite 700, Tampa, Florida 33609, US · 27911 Crown Lake Blvd, Suite 200, Bonita Springs, Florida 34135, US
Founded in 1997 in Miami, CSK is Florida’s largest civil litigation firm, with the most defense attorneys in the state. With 12 offices from the Panhandle to the Keys, the firm provides legal services in insurance defense, business litigation, appellate, and transactional matters, as well as a wide range of additional practice areas.
Offices: 9150 South Dadeland Boulevard, Suite 1400, Miami, Florida 33156, US · 222 Lakeview Ave, Suite 500, West Palm Beach, Florida 33401, US · 110 S.E. 6th Street, Suite 2700, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301, US · 500 N West Shore Blvd, Suite 700, Tampa, Florida 33609, US · 27911 Crown Lake Blvd, Suite 200, Bonita Springs, Florida 34135, US