(Bilingual English/Spanish) Litigation Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

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:  

The Litigation Assistant is an essential point of contact between the Firm and any subsequent attorneys. They help facilitate the case process from when the team associates litigation co-counsel until conclusion. The Litigation Assistant will be trained to assist the team in facilitating a smooth case process by helping the co-counsel firms with various tasks, getting updates on the cases, and keeping open communication with the co-counsel firm and the clients.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:  

• Download and send case files to co-counsel firms for review.
• Communicate with clients and keep them informed of the process.
• Request updates on the cases with each co-counsel firm.
• Assist co-counsel firms with tasks/requests as needed.
• Provide co-counsel firms with final case costs.
• Email co-counsel firms any faxes/documents received on their cases.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS:  

• Full-time, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, M-F.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) required.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Legal experience preferred.
• Comfortable speaking with clients and staff/attorneys from other law firms. 
• 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.
• Work well individually and with others. Be a good team-player.

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 with 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

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