Legal Assistant/Paralegal Position Available In Knox, Tennessee
Tallo's Job Summary: The Legal Assistant/Paralegal position at STAT9 Technologies in Knoxville, TN offers a contract role with a salary of $18 - $19 an hour. Ideal candidates should have some college experience, proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Westlaw, and Lexis-Nexis, as well as strong organizational and communication skills. Responsibilities include legal research, drafting documents, managing case files, and providing administrative support to attorneys. Benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off.
Job Description
Legal Assistant/Paralegal STAT9 Technologies – 4.3 Knoxville, TN Job Details Contract $18 – $19 an hour 6 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Some college Microsoft Excel Westlaw Customer service Paralegal Studies Mid-level Lexis-Nexis Litigation Legal administrative experience Legal drafting Legal research Organizational skills Paralegal experience Communication skills
Full Job Description Job Overview:
On Site Ideal candidate will have the following experience and skills: Experience as Paralegal or Legal Assistant for attorney or law firm that handles litigation. Minimum of 2 years working as a paralegal or legal assistant preferred. Some college experience, preferably graduate of a Paralegal program. Drafting legal pleadings using templates or copying example pleadings. Filing documents with courts and interacting with court clerk offices. Making/sending service copies by certified mail, making arrangements with process server when needed. Scheduling court reporters for court hearings and trials. Helping prepare trial exhibits and witness list. Organizing and maintaining legal files, both hard copy and electronic. Proficiency with building, updating, and maintaining spreadsheets, and working efficiently in multiple data bases. Timely management of casework, including proper documentation and case resolution. Research/review/gather information for cases and document findings accurately. Outreach to internal/external customers for case information and remain professional at all times. Use Excel to track action and status updates on cases. Excellent customer service skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to send clear, concise emails and respond in a timely manner. Be flexible and adaptable to changing work demands/tasks. Organization and diligent attention to detail is required. Proofreads all documents and written communications. Utilizes good time management, note-taking, email organization and distribution skills. Timely and efficiently process, index, and file documents. Attend staff meetings and participate in discussions. Maintain confidentiality and security of documents. Complete miscellaneous tasks as assigned by supervising attorney. Self-motivated, initiates support to attorneys without being asked or directed, and is able to stay on task while working independently. Responsibilities Conduct legal research and prepare case documentation using Lexis-Nexis and Westlaw. Assist attorneys with litigation preparation, including drafting legal documents and managing case files. Provide administrative support by organizing files, maintaining records, and managing schedules. Communicate with clients to gather information and provide updates on case progress. Ensure compliance with legal procedures and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
Job Type:
Contract Pay:
$18.00 – $19.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift Ability to
Commute:
Knoxville, TN 37902 (Required) Ability to
Relocate:
Knoxville, TN 37902: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location:
In person
