litigation legal assistant.

• memphis , tennessee

• posted may 1, 2024

job details

summary

• $60,000 - $65,000 per year

• permanent

• bachelor degree

• category legal occupations

• referenceAB_4526232

job details

Are you a legal professional with experience supporting attorneys in litigation and corporate matters? We're seeking an experienced Legal Assistant/Paralegal to join a law firm located in the east Memphis area. As a key member, you'll assist attorneys with a range of responsibilities, from conducting legal research and organizing case files to managing client communications and handling administrative tasks. Are you adept at multitasking in a fast-paced environment while maintaining superb attention to detail? Do you thrive on collaborating with diverse teams and communicating effectively with clients and stakeholders? If so, we want to hear from you! Apply now!

salary: $60,000 - $65,000 per year

shift: First

work hours: 8:30 AM - 5 PM

education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

• Assist a litigation or commercial attorney with administrative and legal tasks.

• Conduct initial case assessments and legal research.

• Organize and maintain case files.

• Collect and organize information from various sources.

• Act as a liaison between clients and internal/external parties.

• Prepare monthly billing statements.

• Demonstrate excellent organizational and planning abilities.

• Provide support to an attorney, including client coordination and administrative duties.

• Assist in screening potential clients.

• Draft engagement agreements for attorney and client review.

• Manage attorney's calendar and deadlines.

• Handle documentation, word processing, and proofreading.

• Maintain both physical and electronic records.

• Open new client files and conduct conflict of interest checks.

• Assist with preparation and filing of legal documents.

• Obtain necessary certificates and documents from state authorities.

• Support discovery process in disputes.

• Generate docket reports and monthly status updates for ongoing matters.

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a legal assistant or paralegal.

• Exceptional organizational, time management, and multitasking skills.

• Collaboration and communication abilities.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

• Capability to manage multiple deadlines for various clients.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Typing speed of at least 50 words per minute.

The essential functions of this role include:

• working in a smoke free environment

Skills

• Litigation-Commercial

• Litigation-Real Estate

• Construction - Legal

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 3 years

• Experience level: Experienced

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Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).

Applications accepted on ongoing basis until filled.

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