Legal Assistant

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

Litigation responsibilities:

• Perform administrative and other duties under the supervision of a litigation or commercial attorney.
• 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.
• Transcription of Dictation.

• 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.
• 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.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills.
• Multitasking skills with the ability to juggle deadlines for multiple clients at different stages of the filing processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, and Excel.
• Typing speed of at least 50 words per minute.

A 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.