Litigation Support Coordinator: Detail-Driven Case Manager

Baker Donelson; Johnson City (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Donelson is seeking a Legal Support Coordinator in Johnson City, TN. You will perform secretarial duties for attorneys, coordinate deadlines, and maintain client and matter files.

The role requires handling confidential information with discretion and supporting litigation-related activities across the firm. Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of on-the-job experience in a law office and strong transcription, calendar, and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of federal and state court filing procedures
• Familiarity with litigation lifecycle including pleadings, discovery & trials
• Ability to transcribe legal documents at least 65 wpm
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills
• College degree preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Prepare, revise, format, and proofread pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests and responses
• Manage electronic filing of documents in courts and agencies
• Maintain litigation calendars and monitor deadlines
• Coordinate deposition logistics and exhibits
• Assist in hearings, arbitrations and trials preparation
• Support labor and employment matters with agency filings and responses
• Handle mail, correspondence, and time entry as requested
• Establish and maintain attorney calendars and contact lists
• Open new files and conduct conflict checks
• Greet clients and maintain professional client relations
• Schedule appointments and travel for attorneys
• Prepare client bills and expense reimbursements
• Physical presence in the office is required

Skills

Court filings

Litigation support

Transcription 65 wpm

Calendar management

Client relations

Organizational skills

Education

College degree preferred

Job description

Baker Donelson is seeking a Legal Support Coordinator in Johnson City, TN. You will perform secretarial duties for attorneys, coordinate deadlines, and maintain client and matter files.

The role requires handling confidential information with discretion and supporting litigation-related activities across the firm. Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of on-the-job experience in a law office and strong transcription, calendar, and organizational skills.