Litigation Legal Assistant - On-Site, Miami, FL

Litigation Legal Assistant - On-Site, Miami, FL Job Category: Administrative Staff Requisition Number: LITIG001868 Posted : March 11, 2026 Full-Time On-site Locations 9150 S Dadeland Blvd, Ste 1400, Miami, FL 33156, USA Cole, Scott & Kissane, an AV-rated litigation firm, is seeking a full‑time, experienced Litigation Legal Assistant for its Miami office. The candidate will work for two busy attorneys and therefore, Insurance Defense experience is required. This position requires strong organizational skills, the ability to perform well within a team environment, and the ability to communicate professionally with clients and opposing counsel. Note: This is an ON-PREMISES position – Remote work is NOT offered. Please do not apply if you do not currently reside in South Florida. Job Duties: Assist lawyers and paralegals on day‑to‑day tasks relating to litigation Assist attorneys in preparing for depositions, hearings, trials, and conferences Administrative duties, including coordinating meetings, scheduling, answering and directing telephone calls, maintaining and organizing electronic case files, and updating files with case status and information Schedule hearings, pre‑depositions, depositions, mediations, conferences, and other events using a variety of ancillary systems and programs Compile and organize documents, prepare binders and/or folders Gather and organize records, documents, and other materials Schedule and calendar events Legal Assistant Requirements and Qualifications: Must have at least 2-3 years of experience as a legal assistant Familiarity with legal procedures and terminology Strong verbal and written communication skills Understanding of Federal and Florida Rules of Civil Procedure Experience with electronic filing in state and federal courts and calendaring Knowledge of the litigation process Knowledge of court procedures including Florida E‑Filing (ECF) Experience with trial preparation Advanced skill level with Microsoft Office software, excellent typing and organizational skills Ability to work independently Case and document management using Litify, iManage and Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Adobe; e‑file legal documents in Florida’s E‑Portal System Ability to multi‑task in a fast‑paced environment and stay calm under pressure of multiple deadlines; excellent problem‑solving skills; detail oriented; good attendance record Benefits: CSK offers top benefits that include 20 days of PTO, 9 paid holidays, health, dental, vision, life, long and short‑term disability as well as long‑term care coverage, 401k, and more. 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.