Kanner & Pintaluga
Bilingual (English/Spanish) Legal Assistant
Kanner & Pintaluga, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Bilingual (English/Spanish) Legal Assistant
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Bilingual (English/Spanish) Legal Assistant
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Kanner & Pintaluga .
Founded in 2003, Kanner & Pintaluga is a NLJ500 and Mid-Market Pro 50 law firm.
We have recovered over $1 billion for property damage and personal injury clients nationwide and have nearly 100 lawyers across more than 30 offices in the Central and southeastern United States.
Position Summary The Legal Assistant is an essential contact point between the Firm and any subsequent attorneys or insurance companies. Primarily, Legal Assistants 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 maintain all case files.
Essential Job Functions
Perform secretarial, clerical, and data entry duties.
Document management using Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Adobe.
E‑file legal documents in Illinois’ E‑Portal System.
Maintain attorney’s calendar and schedule depositions, pre‑depositions, meetings, mediations, and hearings.
Assist attorneys in preparing for depositions, hearings, trials, and conferences.
Draft legal court documents such as pleadings, motions, affidavits, and subpoenas.
Send out correspondence via email, regular mail, or certified mail.
Communicate with clients, set up Court calls or Zoom for hearings.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Experience / Requirements
Full‑time, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., M-F.
Strong customer service skills.
Bi‑lingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
2+ years of legal assistant experience.
General litigation experience.
Comfortable speaking with clients and staff/attorneys from other law firms.
Experience with case management software.
Experience e‑filing in both state and federal courts.
Proficient with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Ability to manage a heavy workload in a fast‑paced environment.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask and prioritize workload.
Firm Benefits
Competitive Wage
Paid Time Off, Holiday, Bereavement, and Sick Time
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with firm match
Group Medical/Dental/Vision Plans
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 the 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.
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Bilingual (English/Spanish) Legal Assistant
role at
Kanner & Pintaluga .
Founded in 2003, Kanner & Pintaluga is a NLJ500 and Mid-Market Pro 50 law firm.
We have recovered over $1 billion for property damage and personal injury clients nationwide and have nearly 100 lawyers across more than 30 offices in the Central and southeastern United States.
Position Summary The Legal Assistant is an essential contact point between the Firm and any subsequent attorneys or insurance companies. Primarily, Legal Assistants 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 maintain all case files.
Essential Job Functions
Perform secretarial, clerical, and data entry duties.
Document management using Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Adobe.
E‑file legal documents in Illinois’ E‑Portal System.
Maintain attorney’s calendar and schedule depositions, pre‑depositions, meetings, mediations, and hearings.
Assist attorneys in preparing for depositions, hearings, trials, and conferences.
Draft legal court documents such as pleadings, motions, affidavits, and subpoenas.
Send out correspondence via email, regular mail, or certified mail.
Communicate with clients, set up Court calls or Zoom for hearings.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Experience / Requirements
Full‑time, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., M-F.
Strong customer service skills.
Bi‑lingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
2+ years of legal assistant experience.
General litigation experience.
Comfortable speaking with clients and staff/attorneys from other law firms.
Experience with case management software.
Experience e‑filing in both state and federal courts.
Proficient with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Ability to manage a heavy workload in a fast‑paced environment.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask and prioritize workload.
Firm Benefits
Competitive Wage
Paid Time Off, Holiday, Bereavement, and Sick Time
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with firm match
Group Medical/Dental/Vision Plans
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 the 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.
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