(Bilingual English/Spanish) Legal Assistant

The Law Offices Of Kanner And Pintaluga; Coral Gables (FL); Sur place; USD 40 000 - 48 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive wage

401K Retirement Savings Plan with Firm

Paid Time Off, Holiday, Bereavement, &

Sick Time

Résumé du poste

The Law Offices Of Kanner And Pintaluga in Coral Gables, FL is seeking a bilingual Legal Assistant to support attorneys and litigation paralegals. The role involves handling medical records, drafting documents, and coordinating client communications.

This full-time position requires a high school diploma, strong organization, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and PDF software. If you have experience with client management and a fast-paced environment, apply today.

Qualifications

• High school/GED diploma required.
• 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.

Responsabilités

• Review and rename medical records, bills, NPNP records, LOPs, PIP logs.
• 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
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Bilingual English/Spanish

Effective communication

Organizational skills

multitask

Formation

High school/GED diploma

Outils

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Adobe Pro / PDF software

Description du poste

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(Bilingual English/Spanish) Legal Assistant

Full Time Coral Gables, FL, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 4905

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.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Legal Assistant will work directly with their attorney and litigation paralegal to support ongoing cases in compliance with Florida's Rules of Civil Procedure. Responsibilities include obtaining medical records, updated bills, liens, loans, and PIP logs; drafting legal documents for attorney review; and communicating with clients and opposing counsel.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• 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
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS:

• Full-time, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, M-F.
• High school/GED diploma required.
• 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

The Firm offers a competitive benefits package for our full-time employees and their families. Here is a summary of our benefits (the list is not all-inclusive):

• Competitive Wage
• Paid Time Off, Holiday, Bereavement, and Sick Time
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan with Firm match
• 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 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.