Paralegal

THE LAW OFFICES OF KANNER AND PINTALUGA PA•Milwaukee, WI

7h•Onsite

About The Position

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. Trail Paralegals 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.

Requirements

Full-time, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, M-F.
2+ years of paralegal experience.
Experience with the discovery process.
Experience e-filing in both state and federal courts a plus.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to manage a heavy workload in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to communicate with clients and co-workers effectively and efficiently.
Possess excellent organization skills and be able to multitask and prioritize workload.
Prepare Trial Notebooks and Exhibit Lists.
Have an ability to be cross-trained.

Nice To Haves

Experience with reviewing medical records/bills and coordinating appearances at trial preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Maintain attorney’s calendar.
Schedule depositions, pre-depositions, meetings, mediations, hearings.
Document management using Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Adobe and Filevine.
E-file legal documents in Wisconsin’s CCAP E-filing System and federal court PACER.
Assist attorneys in preparing for depositions, hearings, trials, and conferences.
Draft legal court documents, such as pleadings, motions, affidavits, discovery demands/responses and subpoenas.
Send out correspondence to parties/non-parties via email, regular mail, or certified mail.
Communicate with clients.
Set up Court Call or Zoom for hearings.
Prepare Trial Notebooks and Exhibit Lists.
Retain Experts for Trial.
Attend 60 day before Trial meetings and Final Trial meetings.
Complete trial logistic tasks.
Perform other related duties as assigned.