Tennessee Department of Correction ยท 18 hours ago
LEGAL ASSISTANT - 74298
Nashville, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$4,057/mo - $5,078/mo
2+ years expThe Tennessee Department of Correction is responsible for overseeing adult prisons and supervising offenders. They are seeking a Legal Assistant to perform paraprofessional legal work under the supervision of licensed attorneys.
Law Enforcement
Responsibilities
Research and gather information for litigation preparation from various sources such as databases, the Internet, and case files
Summarize relevant laws, court decisions, and opinions, and provide recommendations to the supervising attorney
Review documents for compliance with legal standards and determine necessary actions for case progression
Organize and prioritize workload, incorporating unscheduled tasks and avoiding conflicts to ensure timely completion
Draft, edit, and proofread legal documents, and respond to correspondence efficiently
Utilize office software to manage documentation, research, and data entry
Stay informed on legal changes and communicate updates to staff to ensure compliance
Maintain filing systems for legal documents and ensure proper organization of case files and reference materials
Qualification
Required
Education equivalent to graduation from an accredited college, university, or professional school with one of the following: (1) an Associate's Degree in Paralegal or Legal Assistant studies; (2) a Bachelor's Degree in Paralegal or Legal Assistant studies; (3) a Paralegal Certificate; or (4) one year (28 semester hours) of graduate level law school
OR Education equivalent to graduation from a standard high school and two years of full-time experience in researching legal issues and documenting findings to assist in building case files, settling legal disputes, and/or providing legal counsel to clients
This position requires a criminal background check
Company
Tennessee Department of Correction
TDOC operates safe and secure facilities and provides effective community supervision in support of successful reentry.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase