Litigation Paralegal

Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A., Florida's largest full-service civil litigation firm, continues to grow and is currently seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal for its Tampa office. Qualified candidates must be a Florida Registered Paralegal (FRP) or Certified Paralegal (CP), or hold a paralegal degree or certificate from an ABA-approved program .

Additionally, candidates must have a minimum of 2 years of relevant paralegal experience, with a strong background in insurance defense litigation and personal injury. Trial experience is a plus. Prior billing experience is preferred; all candidates must bill their time contemporaneously in accordance with firm and client billing guidelines.

Responsibilities : - Assisting attorneys in case management from inception through trial - Organizing, analyzing, and reviewing court documents and case materials - Coordinating discovery and preparing related responses and documentation - Conducting legal research as needed - Preparing subpoenas, exhibits, trial binders, and other pre-trial materials - Accurately and timely entering billable time on a daily basis

Requirements : - Minimum of 2 years of litigation paralegal experience a nd strong familiarity with personal injury cases - Insurance defense background preferred - Prior billing experience with contemporaneous time entry required - Must be a Florida Registered Paralegal ( FRP ) or Certified Paralegal ( CP ), or hold a paralegal degree or certificate from an ABA-approved program - Strong understanding of Florida Rules of Civil Procedure and e-filing procedures - Excellent organizational, communication, and multitasking skills

Benefits : - Health, dental, and vision insurance - 20 days (PTO) annually - 401(k) retirement plan - Life insurance - Short- and long-term disability - Long-term care insurance - additional ancillary benefits Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. #PLC NO AGENCIES OR PHONE INQUIRIES PLEASE