Legal Assistant/Paralegal

$35,360 - $39,520/Yr

Hughes Turner Phillips - Clarksville, TN

posted 4 months ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Clarksville, TN
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Turner and Phillips, PLLC is seeking a detail-oriented Legal Assistant/Paralegal to join our team in Clarksville, TN. This full-time position requires a minimum of 2 years of experience in a legal environment. The ideal candidate will assist attorneys in preparing various legal documents, including briefs, pleadings, appeals, and contracts. The role involves managing and organizing legal files, supporting attorneys in litigation preparation and trial proceedings, and performing administrative tasks to ensure the legal team operates smoothly. This includes managing attorney calendars, setting cases, communicating with clients and other law firms, and assisting in answering overflow phone calls. Collaboration with attorneys is essential to ensure effective case management and to maintain the high standards of our legal practice.

Responsibilities

  • Assist attorneys in preparing legal documents, such as briefs, pleadings, appeals, and contracts
  • Manage and organize legal files
  • Support attorneys in litigation preparation and trial proceedings
  • Perform administrative tasks to support the legal team, including managing attorney calendars and setting cases
  • Communicate with clients and other law firms
  • Assist in answering overflow phone calls
  • Collaborate with attorneys to ensure smooth case management

Requirements

  • Minimum of 2 years of paralegal experience
  • Strong communication skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Outlook
  • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced legal environment

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience with litigation case management
  • Familiarity with legal research

Benefits

  • Free parking
  • Paid time off
  • Paid sick time
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