Paralegal

Legal Assistant – Family Law Litigation Location: Memphis, TN We are seeking a full-time Legal Assistant to join our Memphis, Tennessee office. This role is ideal for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, client-focused, and comfortable supporting attorneys in a fast-paced litigation environment. This is an on-site position in Memphis, TN. The Legal Assistant will work closely with attorneys and staff to support clients through important and often sensitive legal matters. The right candidate must be dependable, professional, and committed to providing excellent client service. The Legal Assistant will assist attorneys with preparing legal documents, managing case files, communicating with clients, coordinating schedules, and ensuring deadlines and procedures are properly followed. This position requires professionalism, discretion, strong communication skills, and the ability to work with clients from all backgrounds with compassion and respect. Ideal Candidate Characteristics The ideal candidate will have: • A strong customer service mindset • A positive, professional attitude • The ability to communicate with people from all backgrounds • Respect for client confidentiality and privacy • Strong organizational skills • A growth mentality and willingness to learn • The ability to stay calm and professional when clients are emotional or dealing with difficult family issues • Reliability, accountability, and a team-focused approach Responsibilities: • Conduct legal research, when necessary, with guidance from attorneys and paralegals • Work with attorneys and paralegals to create various legal documents, including pleadings, motions, subpoenas, affidavits, contracts, and briefs for case preparation, and proofread documents when requested • Handle office correspondence and administrative tasks such as responding to emails and phone calls, communicating with opposing attorney offices, taking dictation, and letting the team know about upcoming deadlines • Arrange travel, schedule meetings and appointments for the team, such as depositions, and coordinate with outside vendors for events • Undertake other duties as needed to ensure the firm operates efficiently • Prepare, draft, format, and review legal documents, pleadings, correspondence, and court filings • Assist attorneys with family law litigation matters, including divorce, custody, child support, modifications, and related court proceedings • Maintain organized physical and electronic case files • Track deadlines, hearings, appointments, discovery due dates, and other important case-related tasks • Communicate professionally with clients, attorneys, court personnel, opposing counsel, and vendors • Coordinate meetings, consultations, court dates, and attorney schedules • Assist with administrative tasks, including scanning, filing, data entry, document management, and client follow-up • Help ensure compliance with court rules, office procedures, and legal deadlines • Protect client confidentiality and handle sensitive information with care and discretion • Support the legal team with case preparation, document organization, and trial/hearing preparation as needed Qualifications: • Experience with legal document preparation, drafting, proofreading, and reviewing legal documents • Strong foundational knowledge of legal terminology, law office procedures, and litigation processes • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Prior experience in administrative assistance, office management, or legal support • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment • Proficiency in office software, time management systems, and legal case management tools • Associate degree, paralegal certification, or equivalent experience in a legal setting preferred • Family law experience is strongly preferred, but candidates with strong litigation support experience may also be considered Compensation: $46,500

• Prepare, draft, format, and review legal documents, pleadings, correspondence, and court filings • Assist attorneys with family law litigation matters, including divorce, custody, child support, modifications, and related court proceedings • Maintain organized physical and electronic case files • Track deadlines, hearings, appointments, discovery due dates, and other important case-related tasks • Communicate professionally with clients, attorneys, court personnel, opposing counsel, and vendors • Coordinate meetings, consultations, court dates, and attorney schedules • Assist with administrative tasks, including scanning, filing, data entry, document management, and client follow-up • Help ensure compliance with court rules, office procedures, and legal deadlines • Protect client confidentiality and handle sensitive information with care and discretion • Support the legal team with case preparation, document organization, and trial/hearing preparation as needed

Compensation:
$46,500 per year