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State of Tennessee · 23 hours ago

LEGAL ASSISTANT - 74298

Davidson County, TN

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$4,057/mo - $5,078/mo

2+ years exp

The State of Tennessee is seeking a Legal Assistant to support the Department of Correction's Legal Services. The role involves performing paraprofessional legal work under the supervision of licensed attorneys, including research, document preparation, and compliance checks.

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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

Legal researchDocument draftingLegal complianceOffice software proficiencyOrganizational skillsCommunication skills

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