A Paralegal or Legal Assistant assists attorneys and law offices with a variety of tasks ranging from administrative support to legal research and writing. Maintains and organizes files or file databases. Conducts legal or other background research, assists with preparation for trials or hearings, and drafts documents to be filed. Uses software for electronic discovery of materials such as email for a trial. May specialize in a particular area of the law such as corporate or criminal law, family law or real estate law.
Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A., an AV-rated firm and Florida's largest litigation firm, is seeking a full-time, experienced Legal Assistant for its Pensacola office. Candidates must have at least 3 years of recent civil litigation experience. Insurance defense experience is preferred. A working knowledge of the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure and proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook are a must.
Please note:
this is an in-office position based in Pensacola, Florida. Job duties include but are not limited to: managing case files; preparing correspondence, pleadings and discovery; service and e-filing of pleadings and discovery; scheduling depositions, mediations and hearings; assisting attorneys in preparing for depositions, mediations, hearings, trials and conferences; managing attorney calendar; and additional duties as required by Managing Attorney/Office Manager. This position requires excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong organizational skills, a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, and the ability stay calm under pressure of multiple deadlines. CSK offers a friendly working environment in a great location, competitive salaries, and excellent benefits including health, dental, vision and supplemental insurance, matching 401k, PTO, paid holidays and more. To ensure you receive important updates regarding your application, please add angela.blankenship@csklegal.com and no-reply@ultimatesoftware.com to your whitelist or safe sender list. Also, please check your spam or junk folders periodically, as some messages may be filtered incorrectly. No agencies or telephone inquiries please. Equal Opportunity Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A. is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to such factors as race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected status, consistent with federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws. #LAC Experience Required 3 year(s):
Civil Litigation Skills Required Word Outlook Preferred Excel Behaviors Preferred Detail Oriented:
Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Team Player:
Works well as a member of a group 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 (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
