Paralegal

Kanner & Pintaluga

. Work directly with attorneys on high-value, high-volume litigation matters .

Posted 9/19/2026full-timeTampa • Florida • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in litigation support, including advanced case management, trial preparation, and e-filing processes. Proficient in managing complex schedules and communications while maintaining organized case files in a fast-paced legal environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Litigation Paralegal ExperiencePersonal Injury LitigationE-Filing in State CourtTrial PreparationBilingual (English/Spanish)

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Hard Skills

Case ManagementDiscovery SupportDrafting Legal DocumentsTrial ReadinessE-FilingDocument ManagementReviewing Medical RecordsMultitaskingPrioritizationDeadline Management

Soft Skills

Excellent Organization SkillsStrong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationDetail-OrientedAbility to Work Independently

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteFileVineSmartAdvocateCourtCallZoom

Industry Keywords

Litigation WorkflowTrial LogisticsDiscovery ProcessLegal CorrespondenceCourtroom Technology

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work directly with attorneys on high-value, high-volume litigation matters
Provide advanced case management, discovery support, and end-to-end trial readiness
Maintain attorney calendars, track deadlines, and manage trial and hearing schedules
Schedule depositions, pre-depositions, mediations, meetings, hearings, and other case events
Manage case documents and litigation records using Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Adobe, and FileVine
E-file legal documents through the State E-Portal System and assist with federal filing as needed
Prepare attorneys for depositions, hearings, trials, and conferences, including coordinating witnesses and exhibits
Draft and finalize pleadings, motions, affidavits, subpoenas, and discovery demands/responses
Prepare trial notebooks, exhibit lists, and other trial materials
Retain and coordinate experts for trial
Attend and support 60-day-before-trial meetings and final trial meetings; drive action items to completion
Coordinate trial logistics, including courtroom technology, printing/binding, travel, service vendors, and day-of support
Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, courts, vendors, and non-parties
Send correspondence by email, regular mail, and certified mail
Set up CourtCall and/or Zoom for hearings and coordinate virtual attendance
Support fact-finding projects and maintain organized, up-to-date case files
Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Full-time, 8:00 am–5:00 pm, Monday–Friday; additional hours may be required around trials and key deadlines
Bilingual (English/Spanish) required
5+ years of litigation paralegal experience required
Minimum of 3 years of Personal Injury Litigation experience required
Substantial hands-on trial preparation experience strongly preferred
Strong understanding of the discovery process and litigation workflow from pre-suit through trial
Experience e-filing in state court required
E-filing in federal court is a plus
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Comfort working in document and case management systems; SmartAdvocate experience preferred
Excellent organization skills with the ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage a heavy workload in a fast-paced environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and able to work independently within general guidelines and minimal supervision
Ability and willingness to be cross-trained and to support team needs
Experience reviewing medical records/bills and coordinating trial appearances preferred but not required
Authorized to work in the U.S. as verified through E-Verify

Benefits

Comp & perks

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