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Paralegal/Legal Assistant to be added at Prominent Law Firm in Murfreesboro
Description:
Our prominent mid-sized law firm is looking to add a legal assistant or paralegal with exceptional relationship and communication skills, writing and proofreading skills, and a strong work ethic. Applicants need to live within 30 miles of Murfreesboro.
Duties:
- Communicating with outside parties, including other law offices and the courts
- Drafting and/or transcribing letters and legal documents
- Providing legal administrative support for trials, hearings, and depositions
- Preparation of client billing statements
- Filing legal documents
- Calendaring and managing deadlines
- Creating and maintaining case files
- Greeting clients in a professional and friendly manner
- Answering multiple phone lines
- Copying/scanning documents
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications should include:
- Required education: bachelor’s degree in any field OR associate’s degree in paralegal studies
- Required experience: at least 2 years of experience as a litigation paralegal
- Paralegal certification preferred but not required
- Ability to prepare routine legal documents
- Familiarity with the litigation and discovery process
- Familiarity with law, legal procedures and protocols, and the court system
- Positive and friendly attitude
- Excellent grammar, punctuation, and proofreading skills
- Proficient computer, typing, and transcription skills (Word, Adobe, Excel, etc.)
- Excellent administrative support and organizational skills
Pay: Commensurate with experience.
Benefits: Retirement 401(k) Account
Work Remotely
- No
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Associate (Required)
Experience:
- Paralegal/Legal Assistant: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Paralegal Certificate (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Murfreesboro, TN 37130 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20