Litigation Paralegal

The statewide defense firm of Cole, Scott & Kissane is seeking a defense litigation paralegal with 5+ years of recent defense litigation experience for its Fort Myers office location. This candidate must be experienced in general liability and be an independent professional. Paralegal experience is required. This paralegal position will require experience and knowledge of the preparation of discovery responses and objections, summarization of medical and other types of records, preparation of medical chronologies, drafting subpoenas, preparation of trial binders and exhibits, ability to assist with large document production, ability to utilize Adobe for electronic production issues and other such litigation paralegal tasks. Proven ability to properly capture time and bill according to client guidelines is necessary. Typing speed must be at least 50 words per minute (minimum). CSK offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including a choice from among several health, dental, disability, and life insurance plans, a 401(k) with an employer matching component, and a supportive and team-oriented environment. 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. Responsibilities Review, propound and respond to discovery Document and maintain case files Facilitate the meeting of civil litigation deadlines by keeping organized schedules and providing timely responses Conduct legal research Ability to capture billable time on each task contemporaneously, using proper language. Qualifications Proficiency in Microsoft Office, ATO, Lidify, UltiPro, ITimekeep, all a plus Experience in civil litigation with a history of capturing billable time Bachelor's degree or paralegal certification preferred We offer benefits that include paid time-off and holidays, and a choice of benefits that may include health, dental, vision, life, long and short-term disability, 401k, and more. NO AGENCIES OR TELEPHONE INQUIRIES, PLEASE.

Practice Areas & Specialty

Litigation