Legal Assistant

Kanner & Pintaluga; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and fast-growing personal injury law firm in Chicago as a Legal Assistant. This role involves supporting attorneys by managing case files, drafting legal documents, and ensuring effective communication with clients. With competitive wages and benefits, this is an excellent opportunity to advance your career in the legal field.

Benefits

Competitive Wage

Paid Time Off

401K Retirement Savings Plan

Group Medical/Dental/Vision Plans

Qualifications

• 2+ years of legal assistant experience required.
• Experience in first-party property or general litigation preferred.
• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform secretarial and clerical duties to assist attorneys.
• Draft legal documents and communicate with clients.
• Manage the attorney's calendar and schedule meetings.

Skills

Customer Service

Organization

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Case management software

Job description

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Kanner & Pintaluga, a dynamic and rapidly growing personal injury and property damage law firm, seeks a highly motivated and passionate Legal Assistant to join our busy team in Chicago, IL.

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 are responsible for maintaining 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.
• 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.
  
  

Experience/Requirements

• Full-time, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, M-F.
• 2+ years of legal assistant experience.
• First-party property or general litigation experience.
• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Strong customer service skills.
• 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.
  
  

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
• Group Medical/Dental/Vision Plans
• Employer-Covered Supplemental Benefits
• Voluntary Supplemental Benefits
• Annual Performance Reviews
  
  

About Kanner & Pintaluga

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.

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.

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Seniority level

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  Entry level

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• Industries

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