Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

LWDN is in need of an experienced insurance defense paralegal for its Knoxville, TN office immediately. We are an established law firm, founded in 1882, with offices in Chattanooga, Knoxville, Memphis and Nashville. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package. Come work with an amazing team of attorneys, paralegals, and support staff in the heart of Knoxville!

Essential Functions:

• Conduct legal, statistical, documentary research using software, social media, etc.
• Draft legal documents, correspondence and pleadings
• Compile and summarize depositions, medical/employment records, discovery and testimony
• Assist attorney in preparation for hearings, depositions and trials
• Schedule Depositions
• Draft and revise pleadings, file with courts
• Consult with clients and maintain confidentiality of client matters
• Manage billable time to meet billable hours goal
• Bill according to client’s billing compliance guidelines
• Manage attorney calendar

Skills/Qualifications:

Ability and desire to work as a member of a team. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; transcription; documentation; knowledge of legal documents and terminology; accurate typing speed of 50 wpm, working collaboratively with attorneys, staff and clients; organization and multitasking, superior written and verbal communication skills. Mature, assertive, professional demeanor. Ability to maintain strict confidence.

Requirements:

Education & Experience:

Associates degree or certification in paralegal studies. 3 – 5 years’ experience as litigation paralegal

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Remain in a stationary position 50 – 75% of the time

Drive an automobile

Constantly operates a computer and other office equipment, such as a calculator, copy machine, and printer

Frequently communicates with clients, staff and other, outside personnel by phone and in person

Lift and carry boxes of documents weighing up to 30 pounds

Full-time Position