Legal Assistant Position Available In Shelby, Tennessee

Legal Assistant Gary K. Smith Law, PLLC Memphis, TN Job Details Full-time $40,000 – $50,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Travel reimbursement Free parking Health insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Opportunities for advancement Flexible schedule Paid sick time Qualifications Writing skills Research Microsoft Office Personal injury law Administrative experience Lexis-Nexis Litigation Malpractice law Driver’s License Legal drafting Legal research QuickBooks Organizational skills Law office Phone etiquette Paralegal experience 2 years Communication skills Entry level

Full Job Description Overview :

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join our dynamic legal team for a small boutique firm in Memphis. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of various areas of law, including Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Products and Premises Liability, Insurance Bad Faith, Personal Injury and general litigation. This role is essential in supporting our attorneys by managing administrative tasks, conducting research, and ensuring that all legal documents are prepared accurately and efficiently. Our ideal candidate would possess excellent communication and organizational skills, be proficient in Microsoft Office and is extremely detail orientated. This position provides support to all attorneys and staff.

Responsibilities:

Provide friendly and professional telephone support by answering phone calls and assist with client telephone inquiries when attorneys are unavailable Greet our clients/guests when they arrive for meetings Maintain physical and electronic client files and file lists, while being mindful of protecting sensitive client information and client confidentiality when necessary Process and prioritize incoming/outgoing mail Take mail to the post office, drop off FedEx packages Order office and breakroom supplies Organize and maintain office’s copy/file room Write checks, pay bills Take deposits to the bank Update and maintain client physical files and electronic files in our computer system as well as open/close files, periodically reviewing files for potential storage of older closed files and preparing them for storage Anticipate the needs of attorneys for correspondence that will need to be prepared, materials that will be needed for meetings, depositions, court appearances, and mediations Draft correspondence, memoranda, pleadings, and other legal documents as needed Proofread documents for grammatical, typographical, or spelling errors and completeness before they are distributed or filed Coordinate and make necessary arrangements for meetings, depositions, court appearances, mediations, interviews, Zoom sessions Help maintain attorney calendars and travel schedules Routinely review client communications and client deadlines, make sure deadlines and appointments are calendared, and provide reminders of upcoming deadlines Request and organize medical records and bills, as well as FOIA requests Update copy/postage costs on client files Update and maintain client pleadings indexes Transcribe dictation and general clerical tasks Electronic filing within the various courts Assist attorneys, paralegal and office administrator as needed Other duties as assigned

Experience/Qualifications/Skills:

Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (minimum of two years) Law firm experience preferred Knowledgeable with Tabs, QuickBooks, LexisNexis, Pacer, E-filing, and Zoom is preferred, not required Salary based upon experience Strong writing skills with the ability to draft clear and concise legal documents. Proficient in conducting legal research using various resources. Excellent document review skills with attention to detail. Strong administrative skills to manage multiple tasks effectively. Professional phone etiquette for client interactions. Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment while also being self-motivated. If you are passionate about the law and eager to contribute to a fast-paced legal environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity as a Legal Assistant.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$40,000.00 – $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Free parking Health insurance Opportunities for advancement Paid sick time Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Travel reimbursement

Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to

Friday License/Certification:

Driver’s License (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Memphis, TN 38119 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Memphis, TN 38119: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person