Legal Assistant

Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A., Florida’s largest full-service civil litigation firm, is currently interviewing experienced Litigation Legal Assistants for our Tampa office.

Please note that this is a fully in-office position and does not offer a remote or hybrid work arrangement.

We are seeking candidates with a minimum of 2 years of litigation experience who are self-motivated, highly organized, and possess strong communication skills. Insurance defense experience and/or appellate experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Providing administrative support to two attorneys
• Managing calendars and coordinating all scheduling communications with precision
• Preparing and filing routine pleadings and legal documents in accordance with court procedures
• Locating and compiling case-relevant information
• Ensuring compliance with client guidelines, firm policies, and judge-specific procedures
• Scheduling with mediators, experts, opposing counsel, courts, and vendors
• Maintaining client and court deadlines in compliance with all policies and procedures

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of legal assistant experience, with preference given to candidates with insurance defense and/or appellate experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Florida E-Filing Portal and familiarity with legal procedures and court protocols
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively within a team environment

Benefits:
CSK offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 20 days of PTO and paid holidays
• Health, vision and dental insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Long-term care insurance
• Additional ancillary benefits

Only qualified candidates with the experience listed above will be considered.

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