Legal Assistant

Cole, Scott & Kissane (CSK), an AV-rated litigation firm, seeks a full‑time experienced Litigation Legal Assistant for its Fort Lauderdale East office. This is an on‑premises position and remote work is not offered. Job Type: Full‑time. Responsibilities Perform mandatory case and document management using Litify, iManage, Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Adobe. E‑file legal documents in Florida’s E‑Portal System and other state and federal court portals. Assist attorneys with depositions, pre‑depositions, hearings, trials, conferences, and mediations. Draft court documents, including notices, motions, affidavits, and subpoenas. Send correspondence to parties and non‑parties via email, regular mail, or certified mail. Communicate with opposing counsel, judicial assistants, court reporters, and clients. Set up virtual platforms (Court Call, Teams, Zoom) for hearings. Coordinate scheduling and pipeline of court dates and client meetings. Perform additional duties as directed by the Managing Attorney or Office Manager. Required Qualifications Minimum of 2 years legal‑assistant experience in a litigation setting. Proficiency with e‑filing in both state and federal courts. Experience scheduling depositions, pre‑depositions, meetings, mediations, hearings using ancillary systems. Strong organizational, technical, and time‑management skills. Excellent written and verbal communication and client professionalism. Ability to multitask, work under pressure, and maintain a stable work record of at least two years per position. Preferred Qualifications & Skills Familiarity with Litify, iManage, and Microsoft Office (Outlook and Word) at an intermediate level. Knowledge of L & A codes, billing software, and time‑capture procedures. Experience with courtroom technology (CourtCall, Teams, Zoom). Team‑player mindset, detail orientation, and self‑starter motivation. Benefits 20 days paid time off (PTO) 9 paid holidays Health, dental, life insurance Long‑term disability, short‑term disability, and long‑term care coverage 401(k) with employer matching Parental leave and vision insurance This position is not for entry‑level candidates. Previous experience and a stable work history in the legal industry are required. Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Cole,-Scott-&-Kissane,-P.