Legal Support Assistant

The candidate must be detail oriented, extremely organized, able to work in a fast-paced environment, able to follow directions, and meet deadlines. Responsibilities include some experience with court filings, preparing legal documents and correspondence, scanning, coordinating meetings and attorney calendars, travel arrangements, expense reports, time entry, running conflicts, opening and maintaining client files, and assisting with daily office tasks. Must be proficient in heavy word processing skills to include use of styles. The candidate must be able to demonstrate exceptional communication and organizational skills, work both independently and as part of a group. The candidate must have excellent computer skills, proficient in Outlook, Word, Excel & PowerPoint, and type a minimum of 65 wpm with high accuracy. Excellent communication skills are required for both internal and external client relationships. Additional Duties: Compile documents to prepare for deposition of expert witness Organize the document production in pending litigation Handle e-filing Handle deposition calendar and organize deposition files in pending litigation Prepare a chronology of discovery correspondence Begin to work on a trial exhibit list Must provide minimum authorization to work in the United States. Resumés accepted only for job posted. Thank you for submitting your resume. After our hiring committee has had a chance to review all candidates for this position, we will reach out to only those that will be moving on to the next step in our recruiting process. We appreciate your interest in the position and will contact you if further action is necessary. Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell, & Berkowitz, PC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and all employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability or veteran status.

Salary : $46,000 - $71,000