Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Large Memphis law firm seeking an experienced, detail-oriented legal assistant or paralegal

Litigation responsibilities:

·         Perform administrative and other legal duties under the supervision of a litigation or commercial attorney.

·         Conduct legal research and initial case assessments.

·         Handle filing and organization of case files.

·         Gather and organize relevant information from a variety of sources.

·         Liaise between clients and internal/external third parties.

·         Preparation of monthly bills.

·         Excellent organizational and planning skills.

Business/Corporate responsibilities:

Support an attorney, coordinate with clients, and handle various administrative tasks. Specific day-to-day duties may include: 

·         Assist in screening prospective clients.

·         Recommend classification and estimate fees for engagement budget.

·         Draft engagement agreement for review by attorney and client.

·         Assist in managing attorney’s calendar and keeping track of deadlines.

·         Documenting, word processing, and proofreading, as well as maintaining hard copy files and electronic records.

·         Open new files and client matters and request conflict of interest checks.

·         Provide service and support with complex transactional documents, correspondence and memoranda from rough draft, dictation or transcription.

·         Gather materials and background research for review by attorney in application process.

·         Assist with preparation and filing of entity-related papers.

·         Order certificates of good standing and other papers from state authorities.

·         Provide legal support for discovery in the case of disputes.

·         Maintain and generate docket reports for attorneys.

·         Create monthly status reports for matters that are in process.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 2 years' experience as a legal assistant or paralegal.
• Superb organizational, time management, and multitasking skills.
• Excellent collaboration and communication abilities.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Multitasking skills with the ability to juggle deadlines for multiple clients at different stages of the filing processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint.
• Typing speed of at least 50 words per minute.

Successful applicant may not have experience with all of the areas of responsibility but must meet the requirements and have a willingness to learn and assume responsibility.  This is a great job for motivated self-starters who enjoy new and varied challenges.