Experienced Litigation Assistant - Construction Defect Group

Cole, Scott, & Kissane
  • Fort Lauderdale, Florida
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Cole, Scott & Kissane, an AV-rated litigation firm, is seeking a full-time, experienced litigation legal assistant/secretary for its Fort Lauderdale East (Suite 1800) Office. The candidate will work for two associates and therefore, Insurance Defense experience is required, Construction Defect and product liability a plus. This position requires strong organizational skills, ability to perform well within a team environment and communicate professionally with clients and opposing counsel.  Qualified candidates must be familiar with court procedures and have extensive experience scheduling, drafting legal documents, and filing pleadings in state and federal courts.

    Knowledge of case management systems is required, Imanage and Litify preferred.  Familiarity with L & A codes, billing software, and proven competency to capture time and bill according to guidelines in a timely manner, a must.  The ability to multi-task and stay calm under pressure of multiple deadlines is essential. The candidate must have good written and verbal communication skills, good common sense, and excellent problem solving skills.  Ideal candidate must be detail oriented, work well under pressure, and have a good attendance record.

    CSK offers top benefits that include 20 days of PTO, 9 paid holidays, health, dental, life, long and short-term disability as well as long term care coverage, 401k and more.

    No agencies or telephone inquiries please.

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    Numbers & Facts

    LocationFort Lauderdale, Florida

    Skills

    • Administrative Skillsunmatched
    • Audiovisualunmatched
    • Billing Softwareunmatched
    • Case Managementunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Constructionunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Insuranceunmatched
    • Legal Documentsunmatched
    • Legal Support Skillsunmatched
    • Litigationunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Office Suitesunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Schedule Developmentunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched
    • iManageunmatched

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