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Legal Assistant
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What they do
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.
$60,985 / year median in Tennessee
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Essential Functions:
- Maintains the Salesforce legal database and ensures timely response to priority concerns
- Processes and obtains timely approvals of legal invoices
- Maintains accurate records of late/missing payments and other customer issues
- Assists with situations involving repossession, bankruptcy, and insufficient funds
- Utilizes public resources to locate property owner information needed to collect payment, building, or file judgment
- Assists with the location and retention of attorneys. Prepares and sends documents as needed
- Prepares legal documents for review
- Conducts research on relevant laws and regulations
- Provides general office support as needed, such as copying, faxing, filing, and mailing
- Assists with computer support for the office as needed
- Other duties as needed
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- 2+ years of administrative experience
- Previous experience in a legal environment preferred
- Experience with Salesforce preferred
- Experience with NetSuite preferred
- Strong research skills and the ability to find information using search engines
- Possess a strong work ethic with precise attention to detail