Company Description Harris Shelton Hanover Walsh, PLLC is a Memphis-based law firm formed from the combination of two of the city’s oldest firms, bringing together more than 150 years of legal experience. The firm delivers comprehensive legal services to individuals, businesses, and entrepreneurs across a broad range of practice areas, including commercial lending, corporate and business matters, real estate, healthcare, labor, municipal law, bankruptcy, and general civil practice. Many attorneys are trained in mediation, arbitration, and alternative dispute resolution, offering clients multiple pathways to resolve legal issues efficiently. Harris Shelton emphasizes strong, personal attorney–client relationships and aims to provide high-quality, effective, and tailored legal solutions for every client.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Litigation Legal Assistant located in Memphis, TN. The Litigation Legal Assistant 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 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 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.

Qualifications

At least 4 years of experience as a litigation legal assistant
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
Preferred Bachelor's degree

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

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