Experienced Paralegal

GOEBEL FIXTURE COMPANY; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Reaves Law Firm in Memphis, TN seeks an experienced litigation paralegal to support attorneys in personal injury and tort cases. You will manage discovery, draft responses, prepare documents, and coordinate with clients, courts, and teams to move cases forward.

Role emphasizes organization, attention to detail, time management, and strong written and oral communication. Paralegal certificate is a plus; litigation experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Understands legal workflows, litigation process, and personal injury cases.
• Self-driven with a desire to contribute to case success and client satisfaction.
• Strong attention to detail, excellent time management, effective communicator, organized, and adaptable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and draft responses to discovery requests, interrogatories, and production/admission requests.
• Communicate with clients to gather necessary discovery information.
• Draft legal correspondence and case-related documents.
• Summarize medical records for use in litigation.
• Conduct legal and factual research to support litigation strategy.
• Assist attorneys with administrative and investigative case support.

Skills

Legal workflows

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Paralegal certificate

Job description

• Location 2650 Thousand Oaks Blvd,Suite 3100,Memphis, TN, 38118,United States

Contact information

• Name Reaves Law Firm HR Team
• Phone [phone]

Role Summary

Supports attorneys in managing all aspects of litigation cases, particularly in personal injury and tort law. Ensures seamless case progression by handling discovery, legal research, court filings, and calendar management. Acts as a key liaison between clients, courts, and attorneys to move cases forward effectively.

Case Discovery Management

• Coordinate and draft responses to discovery requests, interrogatories, and production/admission requests.
• Communicate with clients to gather necessary discovery information.

Legal Document Preparation

• Draft legal correspondence and case-related documents.
• Summarize medical records for use in litigation.

Research & Investigation

• Conduct legal and factual research to support litigation strategy.
• Assist attorneys with administrative and investigative case support.

Required Skills & Attributes

• Understands legal workflows, litigation process, and personal injury cases.
• Self-driven with a desire to contribute to case success and client satisfaction.
• Strong attention to detail, excellent time management, effective communicator, organized, and adaptable.

Core Values

• Delivers high-quality work, meets deadlines, and ensures accuracy.
• Maintains professionalism and empathy in client interactions.
• Maintains strict privacy and discretion.
• Responds flexibly to changing priorities or urgent legal matters.
• Collaborates effectively with attorneys and team members.

Specific Experience & Education Requirements for Experienced Litigation Paralegal Candidates

• A paralegal certificate is a big plus but not mandatory
• Specific experience in litigation and even more specifically in personal injury or tort law is preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and excellent customer service skills are essential
• Strong legal research skills.
• Meticulous organization and attention to detail are essential

Reaves Law Firm Minimum Qualifications for all Team Members

• Ethical Practice—Trustworthy; maintains the confidentiality of information and demonstrates personal credibility by keeping private conversations confidential.
• Results-Oriented—Has a strong sense of urgency about solving problems and completing work; effectively works through issues and develops clear, challenging, yet achievable goals for all initiatives, projects, and meetings.
• Ability to work and maintain patience with individuals from diverse ethnic backgrounds and varying levels of professional competency.
• Ability to represent the company in various forums to support and promote the company’s values and image within the community.

Why join the Reaves Law Firm? For over 15years, Reaves Law Firm, PLLC has been a proud 100% Black-owned trial firm, serving thousands of clients. We are in expansion mode due to unprecedented demand for our services, and we’re building one of the most competitive litigation teams in the nation.

This is not a 'coffee and copies' role. This is real litigation support at a firm that is respected by peers, loved by the community, and feared by the opposition.