Pre-Suit Legal Assistant

POSITION SUMMARY:  

The Legal Assistant is an essential point of contact between the Firm and any subsequent attorneys. They will provide administrative and secretarial support to assigned attorneys to enhance their ability to practice.   The Legal Assistant assists with administrative tasks as it relates to the specific office and attorneys.  

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:  

• Ability to handle pressure, interruptions, and multiple projects with frequently changing priorities and deadlines. 
• Must have the ability to work as part of a team, as well as to work independently, with minimal supervision.
• Prepare demand letters.
• Perform administrative duties, including proofreading and editing all materials for extreme accuracy and clarity.
• E-filing knowledge.
• Knowledge of legal documents and terminology. 
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS: 

• Full-time, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, M-F.
• Associate Degree or 1 to 5 years of relevant experience. 
• Strong customer service skills.
• Legal experience preferred.
• 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 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.