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

Required Skills:

Word: Intermediate

Excel: Intermediate

Outlook: Intermediate

Required Behaviors:

Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking

Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Preferred Behaviors:

Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them

Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause

Preferred Motivations:

Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Financial: Inspired to perform well by monetary reimbursement

Job Security: Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe

Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

Required Education:

Some college or better.

Preferred Education:

Bachelors or better.

Required Experience:

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

Required Licenses & Certifications:

FLA Registered Paralegal

Preferred Licenses & Certifications:

Florida Bar License

Certified Paralegal

Nala Certified Paralegal

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