Legal Assistant

Kanner & Pintaluga; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

Paid time off

401K Retirement Savings Plan with Firm

Group Medical/Dental/Vision Plans

Employer-Covered Supplemental Benefits

Voluntary Supplemental Benefits

Job summary

Kanner & Pintaluga is seeking a Legal Assistant to support attorneys and litigators in Indianapolis. The role involves obtaining medical records, updating case files, and drafting documents for attorney review.

The candidate should be bilingual in English/Spanish, have strong customer service skills, and be proficient with Microsoft Office. Legal experience is preferred, with a 8:00 am–5:00 pm schedule, Monday–Friday.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish required.
• Legal experience preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Office and PDF software skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
• Ability to manage a heavy workload in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Obtain medical records, bills, and liens for cases.
• Update case management system with new information.
• Draft legal documents for attorney review.
• Communicate with clients and opposing counsel.
• Schedule depositions, mediations, and related events.
• Assist in court filings, pleadings, and discovery as needed.
• Maintain organized case files and documentation.
• Collaborate with attorney and paralegal team.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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 will work directly with their attorney and litigation paralegal to support ongoing cases. Responsibilities include obtaining medical records, updated bills, and liens; updating information in our case management system; drafting legal documents for attorney review; and communicating with clients and opposing counsel.

Essential Job Functions

• Request medical records, bills, and diagnostic CDs.
• Organize medical records and bills for depositions, mediations, and trials.
• Follow up with medical providers and update files accordingly.
• Help continuously update information in the firm’s case management system.
• Assist in drafting documents, pleadings, and discovery for cases.
• Communicate with clients when necessary.
• Assist in scheduling depositions, mediations, and various other case related events.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Experience/Requirements

• Full-time, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, M-F.
• High school/GED diploma required.
• Bilingual, fluent in English/Spanish.
• Strong customer service skills.
• 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
• 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.