What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at Urquhart Law?
Law firm in Goodlettsville, Tennessee is looking for an organized, detail-oriented, and experienced paralegal to play an important role on our firm. You’ll draft legal documents such as affidavits, prepare briefs, conduct legal research for trial preparation, and keep case files and other important information neatly organized and easily accessible. You also would be responsible for office support and client relations.
Gather information about legal issues from the client in interviews Prepare legal documents, correspondence, and pleadings such as complaints, interrogatories, subpoenas, deposition notices, pretrial orders, legal briefs, and affidavits, under the supervision of a lawyer Work with lawyers to prepare for trial by conducting research on legal articles, preparing and organizing exhibits, organizing and coordinating witnesses, filing motions, and assisting with client meetings Arrange law office activity such as drafting subpoenas and coordinating with process servers Perform administrative duties such as answering phone calls and keeping our case filing system organized so all documents are readily accessible
Must have strong interpersonal skills and talent for writing and grammar A paralegal certificate program such as an Associate’s degree or proprietary school program in paralegal studies, Bachelor’s degree desired. 3 years of experience in legal services under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm setting desired Strong preference for candidates who have completed a paralegal professional certification or have an advanced paralegal education Must have great time-management skills, and organizational skills
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $25