Kanner & Pintaluga, a dynamic and rapidly growing personal injury and property damage law firm, seeks a highly motivated and passionate Legal Assistant to join our busy team in Boca Raton, FL.
POSITION SUMMARY: :
The Legal Assistant is an essential contact point between the Firm and any subsequent attorneys or insurance companies. Primarily, Legal Assistants 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: :

• Perform secretarial, clerical, and data entry duties.

• Document management using Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Adobe.

• E-file legal documents in Florida’s E-Portal System.

• Maintain attorney’s calendar.

• Schedule depositions, pre-depositions, meetings, mediations, and hearings.

• Assist attorneys in preparing for depositions, hearings, trials, and conferences.

• Draft legal court documents, such as pleadings, motions, affidavits, and subpoenas.

• Send out correspondence to parties/non-parties via email, regular mail, or certified mail.

• Communicate with clients.

• Set up Court calls or Zoom for hearings.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS::

• Full-time, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, M-F.

• 2 years of legal assistant experience.

• First-party property or general litigation experience.

• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

• Strong customer service skills.

• Experience with case management software.

• Experience e-filing in both state and federal courts.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, and Outlook).

• Ability to manage a heavy workload in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to communicate with clients and co-workers effectively and efficiently.

• Possess excellent organizational skills and the ability to multitask and prioritize workload.

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 Plan

• Group Medical/Dental/Vision Plans

• Employer-Covered Supplemental Benefits

• Voluntary Supplemental Benefits

• Annual Performance Reviews

ABOUT KANNER & PINTALUGA:
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.
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.