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Tompkins Law Firm

Legal Assistant

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 4 weeks ago

Location: Columbus, MS (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/13/2026

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A Paralegal or Legal Assistant assists attorneys and law offices with a variety of tasks ranging from administrative support to legal research and writing. Maintains and organizes files or file databases. Conducts legal or other background research, assists with preparation for trials or hearings, and drafts documents to be filed. Uses software for electronic discovery of materials such as email for a trial. May specialize in a particular area of the law such as corporate or criminal law, family law or real estate law.

$59,614 / year median in Mississippi

+2% projected growth

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Job Description

This individual would be assigned case files in a variety of practice areas and be charged with scheduling attorneys' calendars, preparing pleadings/correspondence, tracking the progress of case files, reviewing medical records and maintaining file organization. Must be able to answer and direct phone calls. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel preferred.

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Full-time Work Location:

In person