Legal Assistant

Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP; Knoxville (TN); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Health insurance

PTO and paid holidays

Flexible work from home policy

Job summary

A national law firm in Knoxville is seeking a skilled Legal Assistant for its civil litigation practice. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in a law firm, preferably with insurance defense. Responsibilities include e-filing, maintaining legal calendars, and supporting trial preparation. This position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and an eventual transition to a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in a law firm setting.
• Insurance defense experience is highly preferred.
• Ability to work 40 hours a week M-F 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Responsibilities

• E-filing experience in Tennessee courts.
• Maintain attorney calendars and schedule meetings.
• Prepare and file legal documents.
• Assist multiple attorneys with trial preparation.

Skills

Excellent organizational skills

Ability to multi-task independently

Professional and pleasant demeanor

Time management skills

Knowledge of e-filing systems

High level of computer competency in Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

eDockets

Job description

Overview

National law firm has an immediate opening for a skilled legal assistant in civil litigation in its Knoxville office. Qualified candidates must have at least 3 years of experience in a law firm setting. Insurance defense is highly preferred.

This is a ground floor opportunity to assist the Knoxville's Managing Partner build a litigation practice in Tennessee, with the opportunity for advancement for the right candidate. While this position will initially be in-person, the candidate will have the opportunity to transition to a hybrid schedule once the practice group is built up.

Responsibilities

• E-filing experience in Tennessee, both State and Federal court
• Familiarity with civil, arbitration procedures/filings
• Maintain attorneys calendar by planning and scheduling meetings, depositions, mediations, teleconferences, and travel
• Communicate with outside law firms to schedule depositions and other meetings as needed
• Proof and finalize correspondence, pleadings, discovery, motions, and prepare routine shell macros
• Prepare and file pleading documents and discovery documents while consulting with the attorney
• Open and close legal files
• Handle general correspondence between outside law firms, clients, and insurance carriers
• Record and track deadlines through docketing and calendar system
• Assist multiple attorneys
• Trial preparation

Requirements

• Excellent organizational skills including ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple projects
• Ability to multi-task independently
• Professional and pleasant demeanor
• Time management skills to handle multiple tasks efficiently and accurately
• Knowledge of e-filing systems and eDockets
• High level of computer competency in the complete Microsoft Office Suite; proficiency in Outlook, Word, Excel, iManage document file system
• Requires the ability to work 40 hours a week M-F 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Benefits

• A competitive salary package, including the potential for bonuses
• Insurance including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and a flexible spending account
• PTO, sick time and paid holidays
• A flexible work from home policy
• Referral program

Recruiters - Please do not contact us as we are not using external recruiters to fill this position at this time.

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