Bilingual (English/Spanish) Legal Assistant
About The Position
Kanner & Pintaluga is a law firm founded in 2003, with nearly 100 lawyers and more than 30 offices throughout the Central and Southeastern United States. The firm represents property damage and personal injury clients nationwide and has recovered over $1 billion for clients. The Legal Assistant works directly with an attorney and litigation paralegal to support ongoing cases in compliance with the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure. The role involves obtaining and organizing medical records and billing materials, drafting legal documents for attorney review, maintaining case files and calendars, and communicating with clients and opposing counsel. The assistant may also interpret for the attorney when communicating with non-English speakers, if capable. This is a full-time position with a schedule of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The firm offers a competitive benefits package to full-time employees and their families. Kanner & Pintaluga is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Fluency in English and Spanish.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and Adobe Pro or similar PDF software.
- Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently.
- Ability to manage a heavy workload in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask and prioritize workload.
- Teamwork-oriented.
Nice To Haves
- Legal experience, including experience working with clients, is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Review and rename medical records, bills, NPNP records, LOPs, PIP logs, and health insurance liens.
- Read and review intake materials, notes, and discovery.
- Request medical records, bills, and diagnostic CDs.
- Create complete sets of medical records and bills.
- Prepare medical notebooks for depositions, mediations, and trials.
- Enter visits and physician names for medical chronologies and expert/witness lists.
- Audit medical bills.
- Process invoices for medical records, bills, and diagnostic CDs.
- Review health liens, prepare health lien keys, and dispute unrelated claims.
- Follow up with medical providers and update files accordingly.
- E-file legal documents through the Texas E-portal system.
- Save documents and enter witness and contact names in the case management system.
- Draft legal court documents, including subpoenas, for attorney review.
- Communicate with clients monthly.
- Coordinate client transportation for appointments.
- Maintain the attorney’s calendar.
- Interpret for the attorney when communicating with non-English speakers, if capable.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive wage.
- Paid time off, holiday, bereavement, and sick time.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with firm match.
- Group medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Employer-covered supplemental benefits.
- Voluntary supplemental benefits.
- Annual performance reviews.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
