Bilingual (English/Spanish) Pre Litigation Legal Assistant

Kanner & Pintaluga; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Retirement Savings Plan with Firm

Group Medical/Dental/Vision Plans

Paid Time Off, Holidays, Bereavement,/

Sick Time

Employer-Covered Supplemental Benefits

Voluntary Supplemental Benefits

Annual Performance Reviews

Job summary

Kanner & Pintaluga seeks a Legal Assistant to serve as a primary contact between the Firm and attorneys, providing essential administrative and secretarial support to enable effective legal practice.

The role requires a full-time schedule (8:00 AM–5:00 PM), strong customer service, bilingual English/Spanish capabilities, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. The position supports fast-paced, team-based environments across multiple offices.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 1–5 years of relevant experience.
• Legal experience preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required.
• Proficient with Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Assist assigned attorneys and provide administrative support.
• Prepare demand letters.
• Proofread and edit materials for extreme accuracy and clarity.
• Knowledge of legal documents and terminology; e-filing knowledge.
• Handle pressure and multiple projects with changing priorities.

Skills

Customer service

Bilingual English/Spanish

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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 is an essential point of contact between the Firm and any subsequent attorneys. They will provide administrative and secretarial support to assigned attorneys to enhance their ability to practice. The Legal Assistant assists with administrative tasks as it relates to the specific office and attorneys.

Essential Job Functions

• Ability to handle pressure, interruptions,and multiple projects withfrequentlychanging priorities and deadlines.
• Must have the ability to work as part of a team, as well as to work independently, with minimal supervision.
• Prepare demand letters.
• Perform administrative duties, including proofreading and editing all materials for extreme accuracy and clarity.
• E-filing knowledge.
• Knowledge of legal documents and terminology.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Experience/Requirements

• Full-time,8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, M-F.
• Associate Degree or 1 to 5 years of relevant experience.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Legal experience preferred.Bilingual (English/Spanish) required.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Ability to manage a heavy workload in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to communicate with clients and co-workers effectively and efficiently.
• Possess excellent organizational skills and the ability to multitask and prioritize workload.

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 Planwith 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 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.