Legal Assistant

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Legal Assistant Full Time Indianapolis, IN, US 6 days ago Requisition ID: 4647 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 Legal Assistant will work directly with their attorney and litigation paralegal to support ongoing cases. Responsibilities include obtaining medical records, updated bills, and liens; updating information in our case management system; drafting legal documents for attorney review; and communicating with clients and opposing counsel. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Request medical records, bills, and diagnostic CDs. Organize medical records and bills for depositions, mediations, and trials. Follow up with medical providers and update files accordingly. Help continuously update information in the firm's case management system. Assist in drafting documents, pleadings, and discovery for cases. Communicate with clients when necessary. Assist in scheduling depositions, mediations, and various other case related events. Perform other related duties as assigned. EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS: Full-time, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, M-F. High school/GED diploma required. Legal experience, including experience with clients, preferred. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Pro or other similar PDF software. Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently. Manage heavy workload in a fast-paced environment. Excellent organizational skills and being able to multitask and prioritize workload. Teamwork oriented. 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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr