Litigation Legal Practice Assistant

About the role

Burr & Forman LLP has an immediate opening in our Nashville, TN office for a full-time litigation legal practice assistant.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, edit, and proof briefs, motions, discovery, pleadings, memos, correspondence and other similar documents and reports
• Perform complex administrative duties requiring knowledge of legal terminology and legal processes
• File briefs, pleadings, and other filings in district/state/federal court
• Schedule and coordinate logistics for meetings, travel and depositions
• Maintain calendars including court deadlines and appearances
• Enter billable time and edit time and pre-bills as needed
• Process expense reimbursements
• Answer incoming calls, prepare documents for shipment, and distribute mail
• Open and maintain client and case files and organizational documents
• Respond to inquiries for information
• Other responsibilities as needed

Requirements

• At least two years of experience as a litigation legal secretary/assistant in a law firm or corporate legal department environment
• Associate's degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Knowledge of district, state, and federal court and electronic filing procedures
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and able to type 50 wpm
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive with a desire to take ownership
• Balance competing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment, exercising patience and professionalism during stressful situations
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Experience in a legal setting

Skills

• Microsoft Word proficiency

Benefits

This position offers an opportunity to contribute significantly to the legal team while managing a variety of responsibilities. Burr & Forman LLP provides a wide range of benefits designed to support our employees and families including comprehensive health insurance, dental and vision insurance, group term life and disability insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan and retirement planning services, paid time off, and free wellness and mental health services among other benefits.

Pay

The salary range for this position reflects a reasonable estimate of the range of compensation. Actual compensation is based on a number of factors including, but not limited to education, work experience, geographic location, skills and competencies, industry knowledge, job responsibilities, market considerations and other business considerations.

Schedule

Full-time position.