Paralegal

Cole, Scott & Kissane, an AV-rated litigation firm, is seeking a full-time, experienced Paralegal for its Jacksonville office. This is an on-site opportunity — not remote.

About the role

The prospective candidate will support one of our Insurance Defense Divisions. This is a hands-on position that involves working collaboratively with clients, opposing counsel, legal professionals, and fellow employees of the firm. The role requires strong organizational skills and the ability to perform well within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Record Management
• Medical Chronologies
• Case Management
• Support the legal team by requesting, analyzing, and capturing records for clients, attorneys, and experts
• Draft discovery responses
• Conduct case research via the Internet or through local libraries
• Organize and prepare both outline and narrative summaries of records for internal use and client presentation
• Analyze billing material to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of evidence
• Prepare case analysis, identify issues, omissions, and discrepancies
• Identify and provide information regarding trial experts and coordinate expert deposition preparation
• Assist attorneys with evidence preparation and organization for hearings or trials
• Compose and type document production, including case analysis memoranda, summaries, chronologies, correspondence, and reports
• Compile data for exhibits
• Conduct preliminary legal research as necessary
• Other job-related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Prior civil litigation experience
• Familiarity with court procedures
• Extensive experience with researching, scheduling, drafting legal documents, follow-up, and filing pleadings in state and federal courts
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail and excellent problem-solving skills
• Detail-oriented, able to work well under pressure, and maintain a positive, pleasant disposition
• Demonstrated stable job tenure of two or more years in each position with a good attendance record
• Paralegal certification or degree preferred
• Experience working in civil litigation
• Self-starter comfortable communicating between various groups and organizing documents

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Pro
• Experience in civil litigation with a history of capturing billable time
• Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certification preferred

Benefits

• Paid time-off and holidays
• Choice of benefits including health, dental, vision, life, and long- and short-term disability insurance
• 401k plan