Construction Litigation Paralegal

Cole, Scott & Kissane

Tampa, FL

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accredited Business Accountants (ABA), Billing, Case Management, Construction, Insurance, Legal Research, Litigation, Multitasking, Paralegal, Time Management
LOCATION
Tampa, FL
POSTED
1 day ago

Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A., Florida's largest full‑service civil litigation firm, continues to grow and is currently seeking an experienced Construction Litigation Paralegal for its Tampa office.Qualified candidates must be a Florida Registered Paralegal (FRP) or Certified Paralegal (CP), or hold a paralegal degree or certificate from an ABA‑approved program. Additionally, candidates must have a minimum of 2 years of relevant paralegal experience, with a strong background in insurance defense litigation and Florida construction disputes. Ideal applicants will be knowledgeable in all phases of Florida Construction defect claims, torts, contractual issues, and other construction‑related matters. Trial experience is a plus. Prior billing experience is preferred; all candidates must bill their time contemporaneously in accordance with firm and client billing guidelines.ResponsibilitiesAssisting attorneys in case management from inception through trialOrganizing, analyzing, and reviewing court documents and case materialsCoordinating discovery and preparing related responses and documentationConducting legal research as neededPreparing subpoenas, exhibits, trial binders, and other pre‑trial materialsAccurately and timely entering billable time on a daily basisRequirementsMinimum of 2 years of litigation paralegal experience and strong familiarity with Florida construction disputesInsurance defense background preferredPrior billing experience with contemporaneous time entry requiredMust be a Florida Registered Paralegal (FRP) or Certified Paralegal (CP)Strong understanding of Florida Rules of Civil Procedure and e‑filing proceduresExcellent organizational, communication, and multitasking skillsBenefitsHealth, dental, and vision insurance20 days PTO annually401(k) retirement planLife insuranceShort- and long-term disabilityLong-term care insuranceAdditional ancillary benefitsQualified candidates are encouraged to apply.NO AGENCIES OR PHONE INQUIRIES PLEASE#J-18808-Ljbffr

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