Appeals Specialist (Circuit Court Clerk)

Shelby County • Memphis, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Works under general supervision to assist in the processes, reviews, and manages legal documents for cases under appeal, ensuring compliance with court rules and timelines.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of 2–5 years experience working in a legal environment, preferably within the Tennessee judicial system (Circuit, Chancery, Criminal, or Appellate courts).
• An equivalent combination of related education and/or experience.
• Ability to pay high attention to detail in preparing legal documents and certifying records.
• Proficient ability to draft professional legal correspondence and understanding legal documents.
• Proficient knowledge of electronic filing systems (e-filing), case management software, and MS Office.
• Knowledge of Tennessee civil/criminal procedures, legal terminology, and case management systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for dealing with judges and attorneys.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in evaluating decisions and situations and preparing information.
• Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
• Ability to work with coworkers and the public with courtesy and tact.
• Ability to operate all office machines, MS Word, Excel, and Outlook

Nice To Haves

• Ability to cross-train in the Courtroom department and throughout Circuit Court.

Responsibilities

• Initiates the appeals process, including receiving notices of appeal, calculating deadlines, and organizing the Record on Appeal.
• Prepares, assembles, and certifies technical records and transcripts for transmission to the appellate court, ensuring all documents are filed within statutory timeframes.
• Drafts, files, and distributes legal notices, orders, and correspondence to attorneys and parties involved.
• Acts as the primary contact for judges, attorneys, and pro se litigants regarding the status of appeals for Circuit Court.
• Maintain database accuracy for all case records, tracking the movement of files between the trial court and appellate levels.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level