Legal Assistant

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.

Responsibilities

• Obtain medical records, updated bills, liens, loans, and PIP logs
• Draft legal documents for attorney review
• Communicate with clients and opposing counsel
• Review and rename medical records, bills, NPNP records, LOPs, PIP logs & health insurance liens
• Read and review intake, notes, and discovery
• Request medical records, bills, and diagnostic CDs
• Create full sets of medical records & bills
• Prepare medical notebooks for depositions, mediations & trials
• Enter visits and physician names for medical chronologies and Expert/Witness lists
• Audit medical bills
• Process invoices for medical records, bills, and diagnostic CDs
• Review health liens, prepare health lien keys, and dispute all unrelated claims
• Follow up with medical providers & update files accordingly
• E-file legal documents in Missouri’s E-portal system
• Save documents and enter witnesses/contacts names in case management system
• Draft legal court documents including subpoenas
• Communicate with clients monthly
• Coordinate client transportation for appointments
• Maintain attorney’s calendar
• Act as interpreter for attorney with non-English speakers if capable

Experience/Requirements

• Full-time, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, M-F
• High school/GED diploma required
• Bilingual, fluent in English/Spanish
• Strong customer service skills
• 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

• 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