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Leitner Williams Dooley & Napolitan PLLCBrentwood, TN
Hybrid

About The Position

LWDN is seeking an experienced workers’ compensation Legal Assistant for its Nashville, TN office. The firm, established in 1882, has offices in Chattanooga, Memphis, Knoxville, and Nashville. This position offers competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package, operating on a hybrid remote schedule after initial on-site training. The role involves assisting attorneys by performing various clerical and administrative duties within a team of attorneys, paralegals, and support staff in Brentwood, Tennessee.

Requirements

  • Familiarity with legal documents and terminology
  • Working knowledge of computers, electronic data processing
  • Proficient in Microsoft applications including Word and Excel
  • Willingness to learn applicable Software as needed
  • Ability to type minimum of 50 wpm with at least 92% accuracy
  • Keen listening skills required to comprehend voice dictation files
  • Working knowledge of standard office equipment such as copiers, scanners and fax machines
  • Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
  • Exceptional written and oral communication skills
  • Displays courtesy, professionalism, discretion and sound judgment
  • Demonstrates strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with Members, Attorneys, Staff, Clients and third party vendors
  • Detail oriented with strong organizational skills
  • Ability to work on different projects and one time
  • Associates Degree with specialized course work in general office practices such as typing, filing, legal procedure and terminology
  • Two years legal experience or any equivalent combination of related education and experience

Nice To Haves

  • Experience working in Workers’ Compensation, preferred
  • Legal administrative experience preferred

Responsibilities

  • Assisting Attorneys by performing clerical and administrative duties
  • Transcription of legal documents and correspondence
  • Organize and maintenance of paper and electronic filing
  • Prepares correspondence and legal papers
  • Creates spreadsheets and prepares presentations
  • Maintains calendars and tracks deadlines
  • Updates and indexes pleadings and discovery binders
  • Drafts Medical/Employment/IRS/ SSA authorization forms, releases and orders
  • Proofreading of legal documents
  • Enters time for billing purposes
  • Bates stamping of documents
  • Assist with the process of opening and closing file activities
  • Responsible for filing, organizing and indexing of legal matter
  • Scanning, copying, faxing and e-mailing of legal documents
  • Schedules court reporters, depositions, hearings and other meetings
  • Makes travel arrangements
  • Processing of third party and vendor invoices
  • Copying of data to mediums such as CD or flash drive
  • Files documents with Court or searching Court files
  • Maintains confidentiality as necessary

Benefits

  • competitive compensation
  • excellent benefits package

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Mid Level

Education Level

Associate degree

Number of Employees

11-50 employees

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