Legal Assistant - Insurance Defense

About the role

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. This is an in-office position based in Pensacola, Florida.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Additional duties as required by Managing Attorney/Office Manager

Requirements

• At least 3 years of recent civil litigation experience
• Insurance defense experience is preferred
• Working knowledge of the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to stay calm under pressure of multiple deadlines

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Supplemental insurance
• Matching 401k
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays