A Paralegal or Legal Assistant assists attorneys and law offices with a variety of tasks ranging from administrative support to legal research and writing. Maintains and organizes files or file databases. Conducts legal or other background research, assists with preparation for trials or hearings, and drafts documents to be filed. Uses software for electronic discovery of materials such as email for a trial. May specialize in a particular area of the law such as corporate or criminal law, family law or real estate law.
Founded in 2003, Kanner & Pintaluga is a NLJ500 and Mid-Market Pro 50 law firm that has recovered over $1 billion for property damage and personal injury clients nationwide. With nearly 100 lawyers and more than 30 offices throughout the Central and Southeastern United States, our primary goal is to achieve the most favorable outcome for our clients, who have the absolute right to receive the maximum compensation for their damages.
POSITION SUMMARY
Trial Paralegals work directly with our attorneys to assist them with ongoing cases and prepare them for trial if needed. In addition, they conduct fact-finding projects and are responsible for maintaining all case files.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Maintain attorney's calendar. Schedule depositions, pre-depositions, meetings, meditations, hearings. Document management using Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Adobe and SmartAdvocate E-file legal documents in Florida's E-Portal System. Assist attorneys in preparing for depositions, hearings, trials,and conferences. Draft legal court documents, such as pleadings, motions, affidavits, discovery demands/responses and subpoenas. Send out correspondence to parties/non-parties via email, regular mail, or certified mail. Communicate with clients. Set up Court Call or Zoom for hearings. Prepare Trial Notebooks and Exhibit Lists. Retain Experts for Trial. Attend 60 day before Trial meetings and Final Trial meetings. Complete trial logistic tasks. Perform other related duties as assigned.
EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS
Full-time, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, M-F. 2+ years of paralegal experience. Experience with the discovery process. Experience e-filing in both state and federal courts a plus. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to manage a heavy workload in a fast-paced environment. Ability to communicate with clients and co-workers effectively and efficiently. Possess excellent organization skills and be able to multitask and prioritize workload. Prepare Trial Notebooks and Exhibit Lists. Have an ability to be cross-trained. Experience with reviewing medical records/ bills and coordinating appearances at trial preferred but not required.
FIRM BENEFITS
The Firm offers a competitive benefits package for our full-time employees and their families. Here is a summary of our benefits (the list is not all-inclusive): Competitive Wage Paid Time Off, Holiday, Bereavement, and Sick Time 401K Retirement Savings Planwith Firm match Group Medical/Dental/Vision Plans Employer-Covered Supplemental Benefits Voluntary Supplemental Benefits Annual Performance Reviews Equal Opportunity Statement Kanner & Pintaluga is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Kanner & Pintaluga retains the right to change, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time — in its sole discretion. Employment is at will. E-Verify This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the I-9 Form. .
