Paralegal

Paralegal Position at Cole, Scott & Kissane

Cole, Scott & Kissane, an AV-rated litigation firm, is seeking a full-time, experienced Paralegal for its Fort Lauderdale East (Downtown) office. This is an on-site opportunity - not remote. The prospective candidate will lend support for one of our busy Insurance Defense Divisions, thus, prior civil litigation experience is required. Experience in the area of Medical Malpractice, General Liability, Employment Law, Condominium Litigation issues is a plus and will be considered above others. Moreover, familiarity with L & A codes, billing software, and proven competency to capture time and bill according to guidelines in a timely manner, is a must. The ability to multi-task and stay calm under pressure of multiple deadlines is also essential. This is a hands-on position that involves working collaboratively with clients, opposing counsel, legal professionals, and fellow employees of the firm. The position also requires strong organizational skills and the ability to perform well within a team environment. Qualified candidates must be familiar with court procedures and have extensive experience with researching, scheduling, drafting legal documents, follow-up/follow-through and filing pleadings in state and federal courts. The ideal candidate must have good written and verbal communication skills, good common sense, possess meticulous attention to detail and excellent problem-solving skills. Said candidate must also be detail oriented, work well under pressure, along with a positive, pleasant disposition and have demonstrated a stable job tenure of two or more years in each position along with a good attendance record.

Responsibilities:

• Record Management.
• Medical Chronologies.
• Case Management.
• Support legal team by requesting, analyzing and case-capture records for clients, attorneys and experts.
• Draft discovery response shells.
• Conduct case research via Internet or through local libraries.
• Organize and prepare both outline and narrative summaries of the records for internal use and for presentation to the client.
• Analyze billing material to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the evidence. Prepare case analysis. Identify issues, omissions and discrepancies.
• Identify and provide information regarding trial experts and coordinate expert deposition preparation.
• Assist attorneys with evidence preparation and organization for hearing or trial.
• Compose and type document production including case analysis memoranda for attorneys, outline and narrative summaries, and chronologies of case facts, correspondence, and reports.
• Compile data for exhibits.
• Conduct preliminary legal research as necessary
• Other job-related duties as assigned

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Qualifications

Skills:

Required: Intermediate Word, Intermediate Excel, Intermediate Outlook

Preferred: Novice iTimekeep, Some Knowledge iManage

Behaviors:

Required: Dedicated, Detail Oriented, Innovative, Team Player

Preferred: Leader, Enthusiastic, Loyal

Motivations:

Preferred: Goal Completion, Flexibility, Financial, Job Security, Growth Opportunities, Self-Starter

Education:

Required: Some college or better

Preferred: Bachelors or better

Experience:

Required: 3-5 years Paralegal, 1-3 years researching and scheduling, 1-3 years follow-up/follow-through, 1-3 years filing pleadings in state and federal courts, 1-3 years drafting legal documents, 2-5 years familiarity with court procedures, 2-5 years ability to perform well within a team environment, 3-5 years strong organizational skills, 2 years Medical Malpractice, 3-5 years Civil litigation

Licenses & Certifications:

Required: FLA Registered Paralegal

Preferred: Florida Bar License, Certified Paralegal, Nala Certified Paralegal

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