Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LEGAL ASSISTANT WANTED

R. Wayne Culbertson, P.C., Attorneys at Law is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join our law office in Kingsport, Tennessee.

Position Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of legal office experience required
• Strong knowledge of legal terminology and office procedures
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to manage multiple files and deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Professional demeanor and ability to communicate effectively with clients, attorneys, courts, and opposing counsel
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and general office technology
• Ability to prepare correspondence, pleadings, discovery, notices, and other legal documents
• Experience with e-filing and electronic document management preferred
• Ability to work independently while also functioning effectively as part of a team
• Knowledge of Tennessee court procedures and experience in a law office preferred

Responsibilities

The Legal Assistant will provide support to attorneys in a busy law practice, including:

• Preparing and formatting legal pleadings, correspondence, and other documents
• Maintaining and organizing client files
• Communicating with clients, courts, attorneys, and other parties
• Scheduling hearings, depositions, meetings, and other appointments
• Assisting with discovery and case preparation
• Filing documents with state and federal courts
• Monitoring deadlines and maintaining attorney calendars
• Assisting attorneys with general case management and administrative duties

We are looking for a dependable, organized, detail-oriented professional who takes pride in producing accurate work and providing excellent service to our clients.

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

To apply, please submit a resume and references to:

R. Wayne Culbertson, P.C., Attorneys at Law
119 W. Market Street
Kingsport, TN 37660