Litigation Legal Practice Assistant

4 days ago

Nashville, United States Burr & Forman Full time

Burr & Forman LLP has an immediate opening in our Nashville, TN office for a full-time litigation legal practice assistant.This position is a unique opportunity to join a firm that prioritizes our clients, colleagues, and communities.Our culture is highly collaborative and individual contributions are recognized and valued.If you're a service-minded professional with intellectual curiosity and excellent work ethic, please consider joining our team at Burr & Forman.

KEY CONTRIBUTIONS

  • Prepare, edit, and proof briefs, motions, discovery, pleadings, memos, correspondence and other similar documents and reports
  • Perform complex administrative duties requiring knowledge of legal terminology and legal processes
  • File briefs, pleadings, and other filings in district/state/federal court
  • Schedule and coordinate logistics for meetings, travel and depositions
  • Maintain calendars including court deadlines and appearances
  • Enter billable time and edit time and pre-bills as needed
  • Process expense reimbursements
  • Answer incoming calls; prepare documents for shipment; and distribute mail
  • Open and maintain client files, cases files and organizational documents
  • Respond to inquiries for information
  • Other responsibilities as needed
THE ESSENTIALS
  • At least two years of experience as a litigation legal secretary/assistant in a law firm or corporate legal department environment
  • Associate's degree or equivalent combination of education, training and experience
  • Knowledge of district, state and federal court and electronic filing procedures
  • Proficient with Microsoft Word and ability to type 50 wpm
  • Highly organized, detail-orientated, proactive with a desire to take ownership
  • Balance competing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment, exercising patience and professionalism during stressful situations.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills


EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

Burr & Forman is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to recruiting, hiring, developing, and promoting lawyers and staff without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, military and protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sex stereotyping, or disability.

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