Legal Assistant

Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer; Memphis (TN); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employer-paid life insurance

Employer-paid short-term disability

401(k) with employer match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A. (QPWB), a national defense firm with Memphis offices, seeks a Legal Assistant to support attorneys in General Liability and Insurance Defense litigation. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

The Legal Assistant will manage calendars, draft pleadings, coordinate depositions, handle e-filing, and assist with billing. Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines are essential; Tennessee e-filing experience

Qualifications

• 3+ years of legal assistant experience in litigation
• Experience supporting general liability or insurance defense
• Knowledge of civil litigation procedures
• Experience with Tennessee state e-filing; PACER a plus

Responsibilities

• Draft and prepare legal documents, pleadings, motions, and reports under attorney direction
• Maintain attorney calendars and deadlines
• Schedule depositions, hearings, and other proceedings
• Organize and manage case files and records
• Assist with time entry and billing support
• Prepare and track subpoenas and records requests
• Handle state and federal e-filing of documents
• Communicate professionally with clients and opposing counsel

Skills

Organization

Time management

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A. (QPWB), a multi-office national defense firm and the largest minority- and women-owned law firm in the United States, is seeking a Legal Assistant to join our Memphis office. This is a full-time position offering a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Job Summary

The Legal Assistant in this role will support attorneys handling General Liability and Insurance Defense litigation matters. This is a hands-on position requiring strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced legal environment.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Draft and prepare correspondence and legal documents, including pleadings, motions, discovery, and reports under the attorney's direction
• Maintain and manage attorney calendars, including trial and discovery deadlines
• Schedule depositions, hearings, and other legal proceedings
• Organize and maintain case files, including opening, closing, and ongoing file management
• Monitor case progress and elevate issues requiring attorney involvement
• Assist attorneys with time entry and billing support
• Prepare, issue, and track subpoenas and other records requests
• Handle state and federal e-filing of documents
• Communicate professionally with clients, court personnel, and opposing counsel
• Perform additional administrative and litigation support duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 3+ years of legal assistant experience supporting litigators in general liability or insurance defense, preferably in a high-volume law firm environment
• Strong working knowledge of civil litigation procedures
• Experience with Tennessee state e-filing systems required; PACER experience a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• High School Diploma or equivalent required

What We Offer

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Hybrid work environment (Nashville-based candidates preferred)
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
• • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Employer-paid life insurance
  • Employer-paid short-term disability insurance
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Paid vacation and holidays
• Opportunities for professional growth and development within a national law firm

QPWB is an Equal Opportunity Employer.