Commercial Litigation Legal Assistant

Commercial Litigation Legal Assistant

Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A., a leading insurance defense firm, is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join our West Palm Beach office. This position requires working onsite and provides an excellent opportunity to be part of a highly professional and collaborative team.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative and litigation support to assigned attorneys.
• Draft, format, and file legal documents, pleadings, and discovery responses.
• Schedule hearings, depositions, mediations, and meetings; coordinate with clients and court personnel.
• Maintain case files and electronic records in an organized and timely manner.
• Manage deadlines, court calendars, and e-filing in state and federal courts.
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, and vendors.
• Trial preparation

Qualifications

• Prior experience in insurance defense or civil litigation required (+2 years).
• Filing experience in both State and Federal (required)
• Strong knowledge of legal procedures, court rules, and e-filing systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and document management software (iManage or similar preferred).
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to multitask in a deadline-driven environment.

At Cole, Scott & Kissane, we offer a supportive environment where professionalism, teamwork, and growth are encouraged. You will be part of a respected firm with a strong presence throughout Florida and an opportunity to contribute to meaningful legal work daily.