Job Description
## Personal Injury Protection Legal Assistant
**Job Summary:**
Cole, Scott & Kissane, an AV-rated litigation firm, is seeking a full-time, experienced litigation legal assistant/secretary for its Fort Lauderdale West (Plantation) office. The candidate will work for two associates and therefore, insurance defense experience is required, PIP experience, a plus. This position requires strong organizational skills, ability to perform well within a team environment and communicate professionally with clients and opposing counsel.
**Job Responsibilities:**
- Familiarity with court procedures and have extensive experience scheduling, drafting legal documents, and filing pleadings in state and federal courts. - Knowledge of case management systems is required. - Familiarity with L & A codes, billing software, and proven competency to capture time and bill according to guidelines in a timely manner, a must. - Ability to multi-task and stay calm under pressure of multiple deadlines is essential. - Good written and verbal communication skills, good common sense, and excellent problem solving skills. - Detail oriented, work well under pressure, and have a good attendance record.
**Job Requirements:**
- Insurance defense experience is required, PIP experience, a plus. - Familiarity with court procedures. - Knowledge of case management systems. - Familiarity with L & A codes, billing software. - Good written and verbal communication skills. - Good common sense. - Excellent problem solving skills. - Detail oriented. - Ability to work well under pressure. - Good attendance record.
**Salary & Benefits:**
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include 20 days of PTO, 9 paid holidays, health, dental, life, long and short-term disability as well as long term care coverage, 401k and more.
**Equal Employment Opportunity:**
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