Construction Litigation Paralegal

Cole, Scott & Kissane • Tampa, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A., Florida’s largest full-service civil litigation firm, continues to grow and is currently seeking an experienced Construction Litigation Paralegal for its Tampa office. Qualified candidates must be a Florida Registered Paralegal (FRP) or Certified Paralegal (CP), or have a 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 Florida construction disputes. Ideal applicants will be knowledgeable in all phases of Florida Construction defect claims, torts, contractual issues, and other construction-related matters. 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.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of litigation paralegal experience and strong familiarity with Florida construction disputes
• Insurance defense background preferred
• Prior billing experience with contemporaneous time entry required
• Must be a Florida Registered Paralegal (FRP) or Certified Paralegal (CP)
• Strong understanding of Florida Rules of Civil Procedure and e-filing procedures
• Excellent organizational, communication, and multitasking skills

Nice To Haves

• Trial experience is a plus
• Prior billing experience is preferred

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

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed