Legal Administrative Assistant - Chattanooga, TN

About the role

Under general supervision and according to Firm policies and procedures, performs a variety of secretarial duties for attorneys to whom assigned. Maintains positive contact with clients, attorneys and staff and observes confidentiality of client matters. This position may be posted externally under a market-aligned title to enhance candidate reach. Upon hire, the official title for the role will be Legal Support Coordinator.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, revise, format, and proofread pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, correspondence, and other litigation-related documents.
• File pleadings and other documents electronically in federal and state courts and administrative agencies, ensuring compliance with applicable court rules and deadlines.
• Maintain litigation calendars and monitor court deadlines, hearing dates, filing deadlines, discovery deadlines, and trial-related schedules.
• Coordinate deposition logistics, including scheduling, preparation of notices, court reporter arrangements, conference room reservations, and exhibit management.
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