Paralegal / Legal Secretary

Paralegal / Legal Secretary Stone, Higgs & Drexler Memphis, TN Job Details Full-time $21 - $30 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Free parking Profit sharing Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Career development plan Vision insurance 401(k) matching Professional development assistance Qualifications Microsoft Word Customer communication Microsoft Outlook Legal administrative experience Attention to detail Law office Full Job Description Stone, Higgs & Drexler, a well-established law firm in downtown Memphis is seeking an experienced Paralegal or Legal Secretary to join our team. We are looking for someone organized, dependable, detail-oriented, and comfortable supporting attorneys in a busy legal office environment. The ideal candidate will have prior law firm experience and be able to handle a variety of administrative and litigation-support tasks professionally and accurately.

Responsibilities Responsibilities may include:

Preparing, editing, and formatting pleadings, correspondence, discovery, and other legal documents Filing documents with state and federal courts, including electronic filing Maintaining attorney calendars, deadlines, hearings, depositions, and trial dates Communicating with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and other parties Organizing and maintaining physical and electronic files Assisting with discovery, document production, and case preparation Scheduling meetings, depositions, mediations, and court appearances Providing general administrative support to attorneys and staff Qualifications Prior law firm experience preferred Strong typing, proofreading, grammar, and organizational skills Familiarity with legal terminology, court procedures, and litigation deadlines Experience with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Adobe/PDF tools, and electronic filing systems Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines Professional communication skills and a positive attitude Dependability, discretion, and attention to detail are essential Compensation and Benefits Compensation will be based on experience and qualifications. Benefits include paid time off, company paid health insurance, 401K with profit sharing, and other firm benefits. How to Apply Qualified candidates should submit a resume and salary requirements for consideration.

Job Type:

Full-time Location:

Downtown Memphis, TN Work Setting:

In-person law office

Pay:

$21.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Free parking Health insurance Health savings account Paid time off Professional development assistance Profit sharing Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person