Bilingual (English/Spanish) Paralegal

About the role

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. The Litigation Paralegal will work directly with our attorneys to assist them with ongoing cases and prepare them for trial if needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform secretarial, clerical, and data entry duties
• Maintain attorney’s calendar
• Schedule depositions, pre-depositions, meetings, meditations, hearings
• Document management using Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Adobe
• E-file legal documents in Texas’s E-Portal System
• 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

Requirements

• Full-time, 8:00am to 5:00pm, M-F
• 2+ years of litigation experience required
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) required
• Trial experience preferred
• Experience e-filing in both state and federal courts preferred
• 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
• Teamwork oriented

Benefits

• 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