Legal Assistant

Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A.; Memphis (TN); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work environment

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A. is seeking a Legal Assistant to support attorneys in Memphis. This full-time position involves preparing legal documents and managing case files, requiring 3+ years of experience in general liability or insurance defense.

Offer includes a hybrid work environment and comprehensive benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, 401(k) with matching, and opportunities for professional growth within the firm.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of legal assistant experience supporting litigators in general liability or insurance defense.
• Strong working knowledge of civil litigation procedures.
• Experience with Tennessee state e-filing systems required.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prepare correspondence and legal documents under attorney's direction.
• Maintain and manage attorney calendars.
• Schedule depositions, hearings, and other legal proceedings.

Skills

Legal assistant experience

Civil litigation procedures

Microsoft Office proficiency

Communication skills

Time management skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Tennessee state e-filing systems

PACER

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)
• 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.