Bilingual Legal Assistant (EN/ES) – Litigation Support

THE LAW OFFICES OF KANNER AND PINTALUGA PA; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Wage

Paid Time Off, Holiday, Bereavement, &

Sick Time

401K Retirement Savings Plan with Firm

Employer-Covered Supplemental Benefits

Voluntary Supplemental Benefits

Annual Performance Reviews

Job summary

The Law Offices of Kanner & Pintaluga PA in Tampa, FL seeks a bilingual (English/Spanish) Legal Assistant to support attorneys with casework, hearings, and client communications. This role requires strong organization and the ability to manage a heavy workload in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include drafting pleadings, managing calendars, e-filing in Florida courts, and coordinating depositions, meetings, and hearings, while maintaining all case files and documentation.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of legal assistant experience.
• First-party property or general litigation experience.
• Experience with case management software.
• Experience e-filing in both state and federal courts.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform secretarial, clerical, and data entry duties.
• Document management using Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Adobe.
• E-file legal documents in Florida's E-Portal System.
• Maintain attorney’s calendar.
• 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 to parties/non-parties via email, regular mail, or certified mail.
• Communicate with clients.
• Set up Court calls or Zoom for hearings.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Adobe

Case management software

Job description

The Law Offices of Kanner & Pintaluga PA in Tampa, FL seeks a bilingual (English/Spanish) Legal Assistant to support attorneys with casework, hearings, and client communications. This role requires strong organization and the ability to manage a heavy workload in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include drafting pleadings, managing calendars, e-filing in Florida courts, and coordinating depositions, meetings, and hearings, while maintaining all case files and documentation.