Paralegal

Cole, Scott & Kissane•Jacksonville, FL

13d•Onsite

About The Position

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 and is not remote. The Paralegal will support an Insurance Defense Division in a hands-on role, working collaboratively with clients, opposing counsel, legal professionals, and firm employees. The position requires strong organizational skills, the ability to work well in a team, familiarity with court procedures, and extensive experience researching, scheduling, drafting legal documents, following up, and filing pleadings in state and federal courts. The ideal candidate communicates well in writing and verbally, uses good judgment, pays meticulous attention to detail, and has excellent problem-solving skills. The candidate should work well under pressure, maintain a positive and pleasant disposition, have a good attendance record, and demonstrate stable job tenure of two or more years in each position. A paralegal certification or degree, civil litigation experience, and a self-starting approach are preferred. The candidate should be comfortable communicating across groups and keeping assigned documents organized and saved. Benefits include paid time off and holidays, plus a choice of benefits that may include health, dental, vision, life, long- and short-term disability, 401(k), and more.

Requirements

Prior civil litigation experience is required.
Experience in civil litigation with a history of capturing billable time.
Familiarity with court procedures and extensive experience researching, scheduling, drafting legal documents, following up and following through, and filing pleadings in state and federal courts.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Pro.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to perform well in a team environment.
Good written and verbal communication skills, good judgment, meticulous attention to detail, and excellent problem-solving skills.
Ability to work well under pressure and maintain a positive, pleasant disposition.
A good attendance record and demonstrated stable job tenure of two or more years in each position.
Ability to communicate between various groups and keep assigned documents organized and saved.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree or paralegal certification is preferred.
Self-starter.

Responsibilities

Manage records.
Prepare medical chronologies.
Manage cases.
Request, analyze, and capture case records for clients, attorneys, and experts.
Draft discovery responses.
Conduct case research via the Internet or local libraries.
Organize and prepare 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 analyses; and 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 for attorneys, outline and narrative summaries, chronologies of case facts, correspondence, and reports.
Compile data for exhibits.
Conduct preliminary legal research as necessary.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.