Harris Shelton Hanover Walsh, PLLC · 18 hours ago
Litigation Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Memphis, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expHarris Shelton Hanover Walsh, PLLC is a highly respected law firm providing legal solutions for over 150 years. They are seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant/Paralegal to support attorneys with litigation tasks including document preparation, case file management, and client communication.
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Responsibilities
Develop and maintain good working relationships with clients in person and over the telephone
Transcribe, format, input, edit, retrieve, copy, and transmit text, data and graphics
Proofread, research, review, verify and route correspondence, reports and legal documents; draft letters and documents; gather and analyze information; initiate telecommunications; prepare expense reports
Maintain attorney calendar by planning, scheduling and organizing conferences, teleconferences, depositions and travel; record and monitor court appearance dates, pleadings and filing requirements; organize attorney meetings; schedule couriers, court reporters, expert witnesses and other special functions
Document and input attorney billable time and reimbursable expenses; coordinate client invoicing with billing department
Maintain strict client confidentiality
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field
At least 4 years of experience as a litigation legal assistant or paralegal
Strong knowledge of litigation procedures, including ability to draft pleadings, manage deadlines and calendars, and conduct legal research
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook
Experience working with legal document management software and databases
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Professional demeanor and ability to maintain confidentiality
Preferred
Health Care litigation experience is preferred
Experience with e-filing and courtroom technology is a plus
Active paralegal certification is a plus
Benefits
401(k)
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Company
Harris Shelton Hanover Walsh, PLLC
Harris Shelton Hanover Walsh, PLLC is the result of the joining of two of the oldest law firms in Memphis – Harris, Shelton, Dunlap, Cobb & Ryder PLLC and Hanover, Walsh, Jalenak & Blair PLLC.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Dee Hobbs
Partner
Michael Rafferty
Member (Partner)
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