Legal Assistant - Insurance Defense

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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.

• Managing case files
• Preparing correspondence, pleadings and discovery
• Service and e-filling of pleadings and discovery
• Scheduling depositions, mediations and hearings
• Assisting attorneys in preparing for depositions, mediations, hearings, trials and conferences
• Managing attorney calendar
• 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 to stay calm under the 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.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Legal
• Law Practice

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.