Litigation Legal Assistant General Liability | On-Site Position Position Available In Hillsborough, Florida

Litigation Legal Assistant – General Liability | On-Site Position Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A. – 2.9

Tampa, FL Job Details Full-time Estimated:

$42.4K – $53.9K a year 22 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook Mid-level Microsoft Office Litigation Legal administrative experience iManage 2 years Communication skills Adobe Acrobat Full Job Description Cole, Scott & Kissane, an AV-rated litigation firm, is seeking a full-time, experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to support its General Liability practice group in the Tampa office . This position supports a team of two attorneys handling complex matters in both state and federal court . Experience in general liability defense is highly preferred. We’re looking for someone organized, responsive, and able to thrive in a fast-paced team environment. You should be comfortable interacting professionally with clients, experts, and opposing counsel. This is an on-premises role — remote work is not offered , so please apply only if you currently reside in the Tampa Bay area .

Key Responsibilities:

Provide litigation support for attorneys handling general liability cases involving bodily injury, premises liability, negligent security, and related matters Prepare filings and assist attorneys with state and federal court procedures , including e-filing through Florida’s E-Portal and PACER Maintain and organize electronic case files and case calendars (deadlines, hearings, depositions, mediations, etc.) Assist with trial preparation , including creating exhibits, witness files, and courtroom binders Coordinate meetings, hearings, depositions, and other case-related events Communicate professionally with clients, experts, and opposing counsel

Qualifications:

2-3 years minimum experience as a legal assistant Strong understanding of Florida and Federal Rules of Civil Procedure Prior exposure to general liability defense work is preferred Experience with Florida E-Filing, PACER , calendaring systems, and document management platforms (Litify, iManage) High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel), Adobe Acrobat Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills Ability to multi-task under tight deadlines , stay calm under pressure, and work both independently and as part of a team 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 .

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