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Cole, Scott & Kissane · 1 day ago

Legal Assistant

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Cole, Scott & Kissane is an AV-rated litigation firm seeking an experienced litigation legal assistant for its Fort Lauderdale East office. The role involves supporting attorneys with case management, drafting legal documents, and maintaining calendars while requiring exceptional organizational and communication skills.

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Responsibilities

E-file legal documents in Florida’s E-Portal System

Assist attorneys in preparing for depositions, hearings, trials and conferences

Draft legal court documents, such as notices, non-technical motions, affidavits and subpoenas

Send correspondence to parties/non-parties via email, regular mail, or certified mail

Communicate with opposing counsel, judicial assistants, court reporters, clients, etc

Set up Court Call, Teams or Zoom for hearings

Perform additional duties as required by Managing Attorney/Office Manager

Qualification

Litigation experienceE-filing in courtsDocument managementCase management systemsScheduling legal documentsOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsAttention to detailProblem-solving skillsTeamwork

Required

2+ years of litigation experience in a law firm setting

Experience e-filing in both state and federal courts

Exceptional tech savviness

Organizational skills

Ability to perform well within a team environment

Ability to communicate professionally with clients and opposing counsel

Familiarity with State and Federal court procedures

Extensive experience scheduling, drafting legal documents, and maintaining attorneys' calendars with exceptional accuracy

Ability to multi-task and stay calm under pressure of multiple deadlines

Stellar written and verbal communication skills

Exceptional common sense

Meticulous attention to detail

Excellent problem-solving skills

Detail oriented

Work well under pressure

Positive, pleasant disposition

Exceptional attendance record

Demonstrated stable job tenure of two or more years in each position

Preferred

Previous experience with scheduling depositions, pre-depositions, meetings, mediations, and hearings using a variety of ancillary systems and programs

Knowledge of case management systems

Familiarity with L & A codes

Billing software experience

Proven competency to capture time and bill according to guidelines in a timely manner