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Lewis Thomason, P.C. · 2 months ago

Legal Assistant

Memphis, TN

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Lewis Thomason is a premier law firm in the Southeast, seeking a litigation legal assistant for its Memphis office. The role involves preparing legal documents, filing court documents, and assisting attorneys with administrative tasks to enhance efficiency.

ConsultingCRMInformation Technology

Responsibilities

Prepare routine correspondence, memoranda and legal documents including pleadings notebooks, indexes, and exhibits using correct legal form

Accurately file court documents electronically and in document form and be able to determine and follow any local or judge specific requirements related to same

Anticipate the needs of assigned attorneys to promote timekeeper efficiencies

Pay close attention to detail, including excellent proofreading skills to correct grammar and spelling errors prior to distribution or filing

Correctly enter appointments on appropriate calendars; calculate deadlines and due dates accurately to ensure all critical dates are properly noted

Routinely review and follow-up on client deadlines and calendar appointments

Assist with completing and tracking CLE (Continuing Legal Education) compliance, presentations, and training programs, and organizing all other non-billable activities

Qualification

Legal document preparationCourt filing proceduresProofreading skillsCalendar managementAttention to detail

Required

Prepare routine correspondence, memoranda and legal documents including pleadings notebooks, indexes, and exhibits using correct legal form

Accurately file court documents electronically and in document form and be able to determine and follow any local or judge specific requirements related to same

Anticipate the needs of assigned attorneys to promote timekeeper efficiencies

Pay close attention to detail, including excellent proofreading skills to correct grammar and spelling errors prior to distribution or filing

Correctly enter appointments on appropriate calendars; calculate deadlines and due dates accurately to ensure all critical dates are properly noted

Routinely review and follow-up on client deadlines and calendar appointments

Assist with completing and tracking CLE (Continuing Legal Education) compliance, presentations, and training programs, and organizing all other non-billable activities

Company

Lewis Thomason, P.C.

Lewis Thomason is a law firm proud to have a longstanding tradition of excellence and be squarely poised for a successful future.

Founded in 1960

Knoxville, Tennessee, USA

51-200 employees

https://www.lewisthomason.com

Funding

Current Stage

Growth Stage

Leadership Team

Tim Downard, CPA

Chief Financial Officer

Laura Deakins

Partner

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