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Legal Assistant

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  • Full Time
  • $60,000 - $65,000/year
  • Jackson, MS

Job Description

Job Title: Legal Assistant
Company: Maxey Wann
Location: In-Office | Jackson, Mississippi
Reports to: Litigation Attorney
FLSA Status: Exempt


Position Summary:
Maxey Wann is seeking a dependable and highly organized Legal Assistant to provide administrative and clerical support to our civil litigation team in our Jackson, Miss. office. The ideal candidate will be proactive, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment.


Key Responsibilities:
  • Prepare, proofread, and format correspondence, reports, and legal documents
  • File legal documents with the courts (both electronic and physical filing)
  • Schedule meetings, depositions, and court appearances
  • Maintain case files and organize legal documents for easy retrieval
  • Answer phones, screen calls, and route messages
  • Track deadlines and maintain the litigation calendar
  • Assist with billing, time entry, and expense tracking
  • Coordinate attorney travel and meeting logistics
  • Communicate professionally with clients, court personnel, and other law firms
Required Qualifications:
  • Associate’s degree or equivalent administrative experience
  • Strong administrative, organizational, and communication skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)
  • Ability to multitask, stay organized, and meet deadlines
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Knowledge of Mississippi court filing procedures is a plus
  • Prior experience in a law firm or legal office
Compensation & Benefits:
  • Salary: $60,000 – $65,000 annually, depending on experience
  • Health Insurance: 100% employer-paid premium for employee; additional cost for dependents
  • Retirement: 401(k) plan with 4% employer match
  • Time Off: 1 personal day each moth; 1week of paid vacation during first calendar year of employment; 2 weeks of paid vacation beginning second calendar year of employment; 3 weeks of paid vacation annually beginning third calendar year of employment
  • Additional Perks: Free downtown parking
  • Room for advancement and an opportunity for a long-term career with Maxey Wann!

Timeline: Applicants will be reviewed on June 13.
 
Arthur Alley Search Solutions is managing this search.  All questions must be directed to [email protected]

Salary
  • $60,000 - $65,000/year


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