Legal Assistant – Property Litigation

Job Description

Legal Assistant | Kanner & Pintaluga

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Kanner & Pintaluga, located in-person. Founded in 2003, Kanner & Pintaluga is an NLJ500 and Mid-Market Pro 50 law firm with nearly 100 lawyers and over 30 offices across the Central and Southeastern United States. The firm has successfully recovered over $1 billion for property damage and personal injury clients nationwide. As a Legal Assistant, you will be a vital contact point, directly supporting our attorneys with ongoing cases, conducting essential fact-finding, and preparing for trials. Your meticulous management of all case files ensures our primary goal of achieving the most favorable outcomes and maximum compensation for our clients is met.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person

• Mission: This role is crucial for ensuring efficient case progression, maintaining comprehensive legal documentation, and facilitating clear communication between attorneys, clients, and external legal and insurance parties.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Adobe, Florida’s E-Portal System, Case Management Software

What You’ll Actually Do
• Clerical Operations: Perform essential secretarial, clerical, and data entry duties to support the firm’s legal processes efficiently.
• Document Management & Filing: Manage all legal documents utilizing Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Adobe, including the critical task of e-filing documents within Florida’s E-Portal System.
• Scheduling & Coordination: Maintain the attorney’s calendar by scheduling depositions, pre-depositions, meetings, mediations, and hearings, and setting up court calls or Zoom for various proceedings.
• Litigation Support: Assist attorneys directly in preparing thoroughly for all legal events, including depositions, hearings, trials, and conferences, ensuring they are fully equipped.
• Legal Drafting & Communication: Draft a variety of legal court documents such as pleadings, motions, affidavits, and subpoenas, and manage correspondence with parties and non-parties via email, regular mail, or certified mail, alongside direct client communication.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Professionals bringing a minimum of two years of legal assistant experience, specifically with a background in first-party property or general litigation.
• Technical Proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, and Outlook, alongside experience using case management software and e-filing in both state and federal courts.
• Core Competencies: Strong customer service skills, the ability to effectively and efficiently communicate with both clients and co-workers, and excellent organizational skills with the capacity to manage a heavy workload, multitask, and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Bonus: Preferred candidates will possess bi-lingual capabilities in English and Spanish to support a diverse client base.