Bilingual Legal Assistant — Litigation Support

Kanner & Pintaluga; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

Paid time off

401K retirement plan

Medical/Dental/Vision plans

Firm-supplemental benefits

Voluntary supplemental benefits

Annual performance reviews

Job summary

Kanner & Pintaluga seeks a Legal Assistant to serve as a key liaison between attorneys, clients, and courts. The role supports ongoing cases, conducts fact-finding, and maintains case files. Candidates should have 2+ years in a legal assistant role, bilingual English/Spanish, and experience with e-filing and case management software.

The position runs 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday, in a fast-paced Florida law firm environment with strong growth and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of legal assistant experience.
• First-party property or general litigation experience.
• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) required.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Experience with case management software.
• Experience e-filing in state and federal courts.
• Proficient with Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to manage a heavy workload in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform secretarial, clerical, and data entry duties.
• Document management using Outlook, Word, Excel, and Adobe.
• E-file legal documents in Florida’s E-Portal System.
• Maintain attorney’s calendar.
• Schedule depositions, meetings, mediations, and hearings.
• Assist attorneys in preparing for depositions, hearings, and conferences.
• Draft legal court documents such as pleadings, motions, affidavits, and subpoenas.
• Communicate with clients and send correspondence via multiple channels.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Communication

Customer service

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Tools

Case management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kanner & Pintaluga seeks a Legal Assistant to serve as a key liaison between attorneys, clients, and courts. The role supports ongoing cases, conducts fact-finding, and maintains case files. Candidates should have 2+ years in a legal assistant role, bilingual English/Spanish, and experience with e-filing and case management software.

The position runs 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday, in a fast-paced Florida law firm environment with strong growth and comprehensive benefits.