LEGAL ASSISTANT - 79838

This is a hybrid position with the Department of Human Services Office of General Counsel in Memphis, TN. A criminal background check is required.

About the Department

The Tennessee Department of Human Services (DHS) mission is to strengthen Tennessee by strengthening Tennesseans. The vision is to revolutionize the customer experience by growing capacity to reduce dependency. DHS values high performance, collaboration, continuous improvement, a shared vision, and customer-centered solutions.

The Office of General Counsel provides legal advice to DHS programs, legal representation in judicial and administrative litigation affecting the department, prepares departmental rules, and prepares legislation for and analysis of legislation affecting the Department.

Responsibilities

• Provide general and administrative support to OGC attorneys.
• Be knowledgeable of departmental policies, statutes, and regulations.
• Maintain positive working relationships with internal and external OGC partners and provide excellent customer service.
• Create, maintain, and update case and litigation files.
• Draft and proofread various legal documents, including case pleadings, departmental regulations, and proposed legislation.
• File documents with appropriate administrative and judicial offices.
• Upload EEOC responses to the EEOC portal.
• Prepare exhibits for litigation and other cases.
• Accompany attorneys to administrative and judicial hearings to assist with files, exhibits, and documents.
• Conduct legal research and summarize findings of case law, statutes, and regulations.
• Compile and prepare reports.
• Perform administrative tasks such as processing mail, answering and making telephone calls, notarizing documents, and other duties.
• Possess a working knowledge of all programs administered by the Department of Human Services.

Requirements

Education equivalent to graduation from an accredited institution with one of the following:

• An Associate's Degree in Paralegal or Legal Assistant studies;
• A Bachelor's Degree in Paralegal or Legal Assistant studies;
• A Paralegal Certificate; or
• One year (28 semester hours) of graduate-level law school.

OR

Education equivalent to graduation from a standard high school and two years of full-time experience in researching legal issues and documenting findings to assist in building case files, settling legal disputes, and/or providing legal counsel to clients.

Pay

Annual salary: $48,684.00 - $60,936.00