Bilingual (English/Spanish) Paralegal

About the role

Kanner & Pintaluga is a NLJ500 and Mid-Market Pro 50 law firm founded in 2003, having recovered over $1 billion for property damage and personal injury clients nationwide. With nearly 100 lawyers and more than 30 offices throughout the United States, the firm’s primary goal is to achieve the most favorable outcome for clients by securing maximum compensation for their damages.

The Litigation Paralegal supports the Litigation team by assisting attorneys with day-to-day case management and trial preparation in a fast-paced environment. This role performs administrative and clerical tasks, helps maintain organized case files, and communicates with clients and stakeholders as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform secretarial, clerical, and data entry duties in support of litigation matters.
• Maintain attorney calendars and help track deadlines and upcoming case events.
• Schedule depositions, pre-depositions, mediations, meetings, and hearings.
• Manage documents using Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Adobe, and FileVine.
• E-file legal documents through the State E-Portal System; assist with other filings as needed.
• Assist attorneys in preparing for depositions, hearings, and conferences.
• Draft basic court documents and litigation materials such as pleadings, motions, affidavits, and subpoenas under attorney direction.
• Send correspondence to parties and non-parties by email, regular mail, and certified mail.
• Communicate with clients professionally and help route inquiries to the appropriate team member.
• Set up CourtCalls and/or Zoom for hearings and coordinate virtual attendance.
• Support fact-finding projects and maintain complete, well-organized case files.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Full-time schedule: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday–Friday.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) required.
• 3+ years of litigation or paralegal experience preferred.
• Personal Injury Litigation experience strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with the discovery process is preferred.
• Experience e-filing in state court is preferred; willingness to learn is required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to manage a heavy workload in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with clients and co-workers.
• Excellent organization skills with the ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage a heavy workload.
• Teamwork oriented with a positive, service-minded approach.

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.