Legal Staff Legal Secretary in Nashville, TN

Law Firm

Nashville, TN

Legal Staff Legal Secretary in Nashville, TN

Legal Staff

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Legal Secretary/Assistant The candidate will answer and route phone calls to attorneys. Perform initial prospective client intake for family and employment cases. Address basic client questions when attorneys out of office. Monitor assistant email. Follow up on service with process servers and fill out service returns. Handle limited client questions via email. Assist with will signings. Assist attorneys with copying evidence and basic hearing preparation (collation and prep). Create new client files. Basic drafting of legal pleadings such as notices and simple orders. Effectively compose various cover letters to clients and court clerks. Maintain conference room calendar as well as assist attorneys with maintaining calendars where appropriate. Review and compile evidence summaries and income and expense statements. Review and proactively handle client reminders for meetings and court dates. Schedule depositions and draft corresponding notices. Accurate and efficient keyboarding skills and familiarity with Microsoft Word (Excel experience a plus). Proofread court filings and documents for attorneys. Attention to detail and ability to work independently a must. Should preferably have 1+ years of Microsoft Office experience. Knowledge of court rules regarding service and filing procedures (including fax-filing) is preferred.