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Trustmark

Legal Assistant I

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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

Overview The responsibilities of this position include assisting attorneys in the Legal Department with all types of legal issues concerning the bank, including but not limited to litigation matters, document preparation, document production, corresponding and interaction with attorneys, judges, and other professionals. Responsibilities Ability to analyze legal questions/issues from both internal and external sources with the assistance of attorneys within the department and formulate proper responses. Work closely and assist attorneys in all legal matters within the department. Assist with phones when necessary, directing incoming issues (via phone and email) to Attorneys within the legal department. Associates are expected to perform all additional duties as assigned. Qualifications Associate's degree in general studies OR High school diploma or GED and 2 years' work experience in legal or related fields. Basic understanding of internal banking procedures, etc. Basic understanding of banking law, estate and guardianship matters, real estate law, trust law, corporate governance and bankruptcy law. Effective written and oral communication skills. Intermediate level experience using Microsoft Word, Adobe and Excel. Ability to work with attorneys, judges, and other professionals in a fast paced, high-pressure environment. Experience using a multi-line phone system.
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:
Must be able to sit for long periods of time and use computer keyboard and/or mouse requiring hand and wrist manipulation, while viewing computer screens.
Disclaimer:
Management retains the right to add, delete or modify the responsibilities and qualifications of the position at any time. Trustmark Bank does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for any job postings on this site. Resumes submitted to any Trustmark Bank employee by a third-party agency and/or search firm without a valid, written search agreement signed by Trustmark, will become the sole property of Trustmark Bank. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for a position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral.