Legal Assistant - Child Welfare Case Support

State of Tennessee; Gallatin (TN); Sur place; USD 49 000 - 62 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

State of Tennessee is seeking a Legal Assistant for the Department of Children's Services in Sumner County (Gallatin, TN). Under supervision, you will support litigation and case file preparation, research legal issues, and draft documents.

The position requires education equivalent to paralegal studies or related degree, or HS diploma with two years of legal experience, plus a criminal background check and fingerprinting.

Qualifications

• Education equivalent to graduation with paralegal or legal assistant studies or a related degree.
• HS diploma + 2 years of full-time legal research experience.
• Criminal background check and fingerprinting are required.

Responsabilités

• Research and gather information for litigation preparation from various sources.
• Summarize laws, court decisions, and opinions; provide recommendations to supervising attorney.
• Review documents for compliance with legal standards; determine necessary actions for case progression.
• Organize and prioritize workload; handle unscheduled tasks and ensure timely completion.
• Draft, edit, and proofread legal documents; respond to correspondence efficiently.
• Utilize office software to manage documentation, research, and data entry.
• Stay informed on legal changes and communicate updates to staff.
• Maintain filing systems and ensure proper organization of case files.

Connaissances

Reading Comprehension

Writing

Time Management

Active Listening

Speaking

Formation

Paralegal / Legal Assistant degree

High school diploma + 2 years legal experience

Description du poste

State of Tennessee is seeking a Legal Assistant for the Department of Children's Services in Sumner County (Gallatin, TN). Under supervision, you will support litigation and case file preparation, research legal issues, and draft documents.

The position requires education equivalent to paralegal studies or related degree, or HS diploma with two years of legal experience, plus a criminal background check and fingerprinting.