What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal position at KANNER & PINTALUGA, P.A?
Kanner & Pintaluga, a dynamic and rapidly growing personal injury and property damage law firm, seeks a highly motivated and passionate Paralegal to join our busy team in Boca Raton, FL.
Position Summary:
Paralegals work directly with our attorneys to assist them with ongoing cases and prepare them for trial if needed. In addition, they conduct fact-finding projects and are responsible for maintaining all case files. Our caseload is growing and the ideal candidate for this position is organized, professional, responsible, and committed to helping us meet our clients’ needs. In return you will get the opportunity to work with a great, hard-working team where you will expand your skills and knowledge within the industry.
Essential Job Functions:
- 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 Florida’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 Call or Zoom for hearings
- Perform additional duties as required by Practice Administrator/Practice Managing Attorney
Experience/Requirements:
- Full-time, 8:00am to 5:00pm, M-F
- 2 years of litigation experience required
- Experience e-filing in both state and federal courts a plus
- 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
- Team-oriented
About Kanner & Pintaluga
Kanner & Pintaluga is an aggressive, ethical, and results-driven national law firm, with nearly 100 attorneys, committed to representing accident, serious injury and property damage victims. 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.
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.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: One location