Legal Assistant

Overview National law firm has an immediate opening for a skilled legal assistant in civil litigation in its Knoxville office. Qualified candidates must have at least 3 years of experience in a law firm setting. Insurance defense is highly preferred. This is a ground floor opportunity to assist the Knoxville's Managing Partner build a litigation practice in Tennessee, with the opportunity for advancement for the right candidate. While this position will initially be in-person, the candidate will have the opportunity to transition to a hybrid schedule once the practice group is built up. Responsibilities E-filing experience in Tennessee, both State and Federal court Familiarity with civil, arbitration procedures/filings Maintain attorneys calendar by planning and scheduling meetings, depositions, mediations, teleconferences, and travel Communicate with outside law firms to schedule depositions and other meetings as needed Proof and finalize correspondence, pleadings, discovery, motions, and prepare routine shell macros Prepare and file pleading documents and discovery documents while consulting with the attorney Open and close legal files Handle general correspondence between outside law firms, clients, and insurance carriers Record and track deadlines through docketing and calendar system Assist multiple attorneys Trial preparation Requirements Excellent organizational skills including ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple projects Ability to multi-task independently Professional and pleasant demeanor Time management skills to handle multiple tasks efficiently and accurately Knowledge of e-filing systems and eDockets High level of computer competency in the complete Microsoft Office Suite; proficiency in Outlook, Word, Excel, iManage document file system Requires the ability to work 40 hours a week M-F 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Benefits A competitive salary package, including the potential for bonuses Insurance including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and a flexible spending account PTO, sick time and paid holidays A flexible work from home policy Referral program Recruiters - Please do not contact us as we are not using external recruiters to fill this position at this time. Get notified about new Legal Assistant jobs in Knoxville, TN . #J-18808-Ljbffr