What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal - Knoxville position at Attorney General's Office?
Paralegal – Knoxville
Real Property and Transportation Division
Office of the TN Attorney General and Reporter
The Tennessee Attorney General and Reporter represents all State executives, officials, departments, boards, agencies, and commissions in matters arising from their public duties. Such representation includes participation in litigation, transactional matters, and giving day-to-day legal advice to a wide variety of State entities. The Attorney General's Office employs approximately 200 attorneys organized into 17 regular divisions within 5 sections.
About the Real Property and Transportation Division
The Real Property and Transportation Division is part of the Civil Law Section.The Division represents the Tennessee Department of Transportation in its acquisition of property and property rights for public use through eminent domain. The Division has offices in Nashville, Knoxville, Chattanooga and Jackson. This position is in Knoxville.
Key Responsibilities:
· Produce pleadings and proposed orders for attorney review
· Direct interactions and communications with:
o Court clerks’ offices (day travel often required)
o Staff and managers at TDOT and other state agencies
· Maintain case calendar deadlines
· Review form documents for clerical errors/mistakes
· File documents electronically to the appropriate courts
· Maintain electronic case files and data, keep detailed notes on electronic case management system
· Process of service for lawsuits
· Contact opposing counsels for procedural and scheduling purposes
· Other responsibilities as determined by the deputy
Minimum Qualifications
Four-year degree or paralegal certification
Ability to use Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel
Ability to use or learn PowerPoint and litigation database software
Proven communication skills, verbal and written
Attention to detail; proof-reading skills a plus
Preferred Qualifications:
Four-year degree or paralegal certification
Experience with real estate title research and knowledge of deed plotting
Familiarity with legal research
Notary public certification
To apply:
Please submit your application via our online application portal using the link below.
https://agtnprod.powerappsportals.us/ApplicantSubmission/
Please direct questions to hrteam@ag.tn.gov.
Pursuant to the State of Tennessee’s Workplace Discrimination and Harassment policy, the State is firmly committed to the principle of fair and equal employment opportunities for its citizens and strives to protect the rights and opportunities of all people to seek, obtain, and hold employment without being subjected to illegal discrimination and harassment in the workplace. It is the State’s policy to provide an environment free of discrimination and harassment of an individual because of that person’s race, color, national origin, age (40 and over), sex, pregnancy, religion, creed, disability, veteran’s status or any other category protected by state and/or federal civil rights laws. Offers for this position may be contingent on a satisfactory criminal history check.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50,000 - $55,000
