Legal Assistant/Paralegal

3 weeks ago


Memphis, United States Evans Petree PC Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Large Memphis law firm seeking an experienced, detail-oriented legal assistant or paralegal

Litigation responsibilities:

·         Perform administrative and other legal duties under the supervision of a litigation or commercial attorney.

·         Conduct legal research and initial case assessments.

·         Handle filing and organization of case files.

·         Gather and organize relevant information from a variety of sources.

·         Liaise between clients and internal/external third parties.

·         Preparation of monthly bills.

·         Excellent organizational and planning skills.

Business/Corporate responsibilities:

Support an attorney, coordinate with clients, and handle various administrative tasks. Specific day-to-day duties may include: 

·         Assist in screening prospective clients.

·         Recommend classification and estimate fees for engagement budget.

·         Draft engagement agreement for review by attorney and client.

·         Assist in managing attorney’s calendar and keeping track of deadlines.

·         Documenting, word processing, and proofreading, as well as maintaining hard copy files and electronic records.

·         Open new files and client matters and request conflict of interest checks.

·         Provide service and support with complex transactional documents, correspondence and memoranda from rough draft, dictation or transcription.

·         Gather materials and background research for review by attorney in application process.

·         Assist with preparation and filing of entity-related papers.

·         Order certificates of good standing and other papers from state authorities.

·         Provide legal support for discovery in the case of disputes.

·         Maintain and generate docket reports for attorneys.

·         Create monthly status reports for matters that are in process.

Requirements:

  • A minimum of 2 years' experience as a legal assistant or paralegal.
  • Superb organizational, time management, and multitasking skills.
  • Excellent collaboration and communication abilities.
  • Keen attention to detail.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Multitasking skills with the ability to juggle deadlines for multiple clients at different stages of the filing processes.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint.
  • Typing speed of at least 50 words per minute.

 

Successful applicant may not have experience with all of the areas of responsibility but must meet the requirements and have a willingness to learn and assume responsibility.  This is a great job for motivated self-starters who enjoy new and varied challenges.

Company DescriptionEvans Petree PC, located in Memphis, Tennessee, was founded over 100 years ago and is a full-service law firm composed of 53 attorneys. The firm represents a diverse roster of local, national and international clientele. Evans Petree PC offers counsel in a wide variety of practice areas including corporate, private equity/transactional, real estate, banking, construction, litigation, employment law, aviation, private client, tax planning, trucking and logistics, and wills and estates. For more information, visit www.evanspetree.com.Company DescriptionEvans Petree PC, located in Memphis, Tennessee, was founded over 100 years ago and is a full-service law firm composed of 53 attorneys. The firm represents a diverse roster of local, national and international clientele. Evans Petree PC offers counsel in a wide variety of practice areas including corporate, private equity/transactional, real estate, banking, construction, litigation, employment law, aviation, private client, tax planning, trucking and logistics, and wills and estates. For more information, visit www.evanspetree.com.
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