Legal Assistant

State of Tennessee; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in government administration is seeking a dedicated Senior Technical Recruiter to join their Human Resources team. This role involves supporting attorneys with case management, drafting legal documents, and ensuring timely communication with clients and court officials. The ideal candidate will possess excellent organizational skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. If you are self-motivated and eager to contribute to a vital public service, this opportunity is perfect for you, providing a chance to make a meaningful impact in the legal field.

Qualifications

• 2+ years as a paralegal or legal assistant preferred.
• Experience drafting legal pleadings and filing documents.

Responsibilities

• Manage casework with proper documentation and resolution.
• Organize and maintain legal files, both hard copy and electronic.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Legal Research

Document Management

Education

Some College Experience

Graduate of a Paralegal Program

Tools

Excel

Spreadsheets

Multiple Databases

Job description

Senior Technical Recruiter | Human Resources, Operations Management

Ideal candidate will have the following experience and skills:

1. Experience as Paralegal or Legal Assistant for attorney or law firm that handles civil litigation.
2. Minimum of 2 years working as a paralegal or legal assistant preferred.
3. Some college experience, preferably graduate of a Paralegal program.
4. Drafting legal pleadings using templates or copying example pleadings.
5. Filing documents with courts and interacting with court clerk offices.
6. Making/sending service copies by certified mail, making arrangements with process server when needed.
7. Scheduling court reporters for court hearings and trials.
8. Helping prepare trial exhibits and witness list.
9. Organizing and maintaining legal files, both hard copy and electronic.
10. Proficiency with building, updating, and maintaining spreadsheets, and working efficiently in multiple databases.
11. Timely management of casework, including proper documentation and case resolution.
12. Research/review/gather information for cases and document findings accurately.
13. Outreach to internal/external customers for case information and remain professional at all times.
14. Use Excel to track action and status updates on cases.

Excellent customer service skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to send clear, concise emails and respond in a timely manner. Be flexible and adaptable to changing work demands/tasks. Organization and diligent attention to detail is required. Proofreads all documents and written communications. Utilizes good time management, note-taking, email organization and distribution skills. Timely and efficiently process, index, and file documents. Attend staff meetings and participate in discussions. Maintain confidentiality and security of documents. Complete miscellaneous tasks as assigned by supervising attorney.

Self-motivated, initiates support to attorneys without being asked or directed, and is able to stay on task while working independently. This position is on site / in office, 5 days/week and not a remote work position.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Legal

Industries

Government Administration