Legal Assistant / Paralegal

Requisition Name : Legal Assistant

Duration : 03 / 17 / 2024 - 08 / 31 / 2024

Location : Knoxville, Tennessee 37902 ( Onsite)

Description

Legal Assistant / Paralegal

The ideal candidate will have the following experience and skills : Experience as a Paralegal for an attorney or law firm that handles litigation.

Some college experience, preferably a graduate of a Paralegal program. Drafting legal pleadings using templates or copying example pleadings.

Filing documents with courts and interacting with court clerk offices. Making / sending service copies by certified mail, making arrangements with process server when needed.

Scheduling court reporters for court hearings and trials. Helping prepare trial exhibits and witness list. Organizing and maintaining legal files, both hard copy and electronic.

Proficiency with building, updating, and maintaining spreadsheets, and working efficiently in multiple databases. Timely management of casework, including proper documentation and case resolution.

Research / review / gather information for cases and document findings accurately. Outreach to internal / external customers for case information and remain professional at all times.

Use Excel to track action and status updates on cases. Excellent customer service skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to send clear, concise emails and respond promptly.

Be flexible and adaptable to changing work demands / tasks. Organization and diligent attention to detail is required. Utilize good time management, note-taking, email organization and distribution skills.

Timely and efficiently process, index, and file documents. Attend staff meetings and participate in discussions. Maintain confidentiality and security of documents.

Complete miscellaneous tasks as assigned by the supervising attorney. Self-motivated and able to stay on task while working independently.

Skill Matrix

Addressing

Proficient (4-6 Years)

Administative Assistant

Proficient (4-6 Years)

Adobe Acrobat

Proficient (4-6 Years)

Appointment Setting

Proficient (4-6 Years)

Correspondence - Email

Proficient (4-6 Years)

Correspondence - General

Proficient (4-6 Years)

Customer Service

Proficient (4-6 Years)

Customer Service Skills

Proficient (4-6 Years)

Data Entry

Proficient (4-6 Years)

Emailing

Proficient (4-6 Years)

Faxing

Proficient (4-6 Years)

Filing

Proficient (4-6 Years)

Internet

Proficient (4-6 Years)

Legal

Proficient (4-6 Years)

Microsoft Excel

Proficient (4-6 Years)

Microsoft PowerPoint

Novice (1-3 Years)

Microsoft Word

Proficient (4-6 Years)

Printing and Copying

Proficient (4-6 Years)

Proofreading / Editing

Proficient (4-6 Years)

Scheduling

Proficient (4-6 Years)

Typing

Proficient (4-6 Years)

Verbal Communication

Proficient (4-6 Years)