Litigation Legal Assistant​/Paralegal

Harris Shelton Hanover Walsh, PLLC is a highly respected, client-focused law firm that has been providing legal solutions to individuals and businesses in Memphis for more than 150 years. The firm offers a comprehensive range of legal services covering banking and commercial lending, corporate and business practice, eminent domain and land use matters, hospital and healthcare, environmental matters, real estate transactions, bankruptcy, estate planning, labor law, municipal law and general civil practice.

At Harris Shelton, clients benefit from individualized attention and advice from experienced, highly trained attorneys who work tirelessly to provide high-quality, efficient and effective legal services to every client who seeks expert legal advice.

This is a full-time on-site role for a Litigation Legal Assistant/Paralegal located in Memphis, TN. The Litigation Legal Assistant/Paralegal will work closely with attorneys and other staff members in the firm to provide a wide range of legal support services relating to litigation. Daily tasks will include preparing and responding to discovery requests, drafting legal documents, managing document databases, organizing and maintaining case files, and assisting with trial preparation.

The Litigation Legal Assistant/Paralegal will also be responsible for communicating with clients, courts, and opposing counsel, among other related tasks.

The essential duties and responsibilities of the Litigation Legal Assistant/Paralegal include, but are not limited to:

• Develop and maintain good working relationships with clients in person and over the telephone.
• Transcribe, format, input, edit, retrieve, copy, and transmit text, data and graphics.
• Proofread, research, review, verify and route correspondence, reports and legal documents; draft letters and documents; gather and analyze information; initiate telecommunications; prepare expense reports.
• Maintain attorney calendar by planning, scheduling and organizing conferences, teleconferences, depositions and travel; record and monitor court appearance dates, pleadings and filing requirements; organize attorney meetings; schedule couriers, court reporters, expert witnesses and other special functions.
• Document and input attorney billable time and reimbursable expenses; coordinate client invoicing with billing department
• Maintain strict client confidentiality.

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field
• At least 4 years of experience as a litigation legal assistant or paralegal
• Health Care litigation experience is preferred
• Strong knowledge of litigation procedures, including ability to draft pleadings, manage deadlines and calendars, and conduct legal research
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Experience working with legal document management software and databases
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Professional demeanor and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Experience with e-filing and courtroom technology is a plus
• Active paralegal certification is a plus