Legal Assistant

Siskind Susser P.C.; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision

Short and Long-term disability

401k with employer match

PTO days

Job summary

Siskind Susser P.C. seeks a full-time Legal Assistant Floater in our Memphis, TN office.

The role supports paralegals and attorneys on all teams in preparing and filing petitions and applications, with duties ranging from data entry to document management. The successful candidate will have a high school diploma (associate degree preferred), prior legal office experience, strong communication and organizational skills, and Spanish fluency is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma; Associate's Degree preferred.
• Prior administrative or legal office experience.
• Ability to work effectively within a team and under deadlines handling multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Spanish fluency strongly desired.

Responsibilities

• Collect information from clients to prepare applications.
• Prepare and assemble case files.
• Print and photocopy documents; data entry; prepare legal forms.
• Prepare filings for federal and state agencies.
• Enter case information into databases and case management systems.
• Track filing status and inform clients of follow-ups.
• Scan, save mail and documents; manage digital files.
• Maintain confidentiality of client information.
• Provide regular front desk coverage.

Skills

Legal support

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Spanish fluency

Data entry

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree preferred

Job description

Siskind Susser is looking for a full-time Legal Assistant Floater based in the Memphis, TN office. This is not a hybrid or remote position. The position will require working in the Memphis office Monday - Friday from 9:00 am - 5:30 pm. The Legal Assistant position supports all paralegals and attorneys on all teams in the preparation and filing of petitions and applications. Responsiblities include:

• Collect necessary information and documentation from clients to prepare applications for assigned cases.
• Prepare and assemble case files.
• Print and photocopy documents, data entry, prepare legal forms.
• Prepare/draft filings to relevant federal and state agencies.
• Enter case information into computerized databases and case management systems.
• Track the status of filings and inform the client of any follow up that may be necessary.
• Scan and save mail and other documents.
• Update computer databases and utilize case management tools.
• Prepare document. requests and other communications.
• Ensure all deadlines are met.
• Maintain confidentiality of client information.
• Organize and file case documents.
• Provide regular front desk coverage.

Requirements

The successful candidate will have:

• High School Diploma; Associate's Degree preferred
• Prior administrative or legal office experience
• Ability to work effectively within a team and under deadlines handling multiple priorities
• Excellent communication skills and outstanding organizational, problem solving and time management skills
• Spanish fluency in written and verbal communication skills strongly desired

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental & Vision
• Short and Long-term disability
• 401k with employer match
• PTO days