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.