Accredited Business Accountants (ABA), Billing, Case Management, Communication Skills, Construction, Dental Insurance, Documentation, Insurance, Legal Research, Litigation, Long-Term Care, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Paralegal, Research Skills, Time Management, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Tampa, Florida
POSTED
20 days ago
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 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 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.
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 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