Legal Secretary

Are you an experienced Legal Assistant who thrives in a fast-paced law firm environment? Do you enjoy juggling multiple priorities, staying organized under pressure, and playing an integral role in a successful litigation team? If so, Robert Half is partnering with a well-established and highly respected Chattanooga law firm seeking a Legal Assistant to support a busy team of attorneys.

Responsibilities include:

• Prepare, proofread, and finalize legal pleadings, motions, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Draft and organize discovery documents, including interrogatories and related litigation materials.
• Perform heavy legal transcription with a high level of accuracy.
• Manage attorney calendars and coordinate hearings, depositions, mediations, and court reporters.
• Communicate professionally with courts, opposing counsel, clients, and third-party vendors.
• Enter attorney time and maintain accurate billing records.
• Organize and maintain electronic case files and legal documents.
• Utilize ProLaw for document management, accounting support, and case management.
• Prioritize multiple assignments while adapting quickly to changing deadlines and attorney needs.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience as a Legal Assistant, Litigation Assistant, or Legal Secretary.
• Experience supporting litigation attorneys; medical malpractice defense or insurance defense experience is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of legal pleadings, discovery, and court procedures.
• Excellent transcription, proofreading, and document formatting skills.
• Exceptional organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to effectively manage competing priorities and shift focus as urgent matters arise.
• Strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset.
• Experience with ProLaw is a plus, but not required.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

• Join a respected Chattanooga law firm with a strong reputation in the legal community.
• Support experienced attorneys handling sophisticated and meaningful litigation.
• Enjoy a collaborative, professional, and team-focused environment.
• Stable, long-term opportunity with attorneys who value dependable legal support.
• 37.5-hour work week, offering an excellent work-life balance while remaining engaged in challenging legal work.

If you're looking to take the next step in your legal career with a firm that values professionalism, teamwork, and excellence, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to learn more about this exciting opportunity!

Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of experience in a Legal Secretary or similar legal support position.

• Hands-on experience with electronic court filing procedures and court document preparation.

• Proficiency in transcription or dictation-based document preparation.

• Familiarity with medical malpractice matters, insurance defense work, and plaintiff legal environments.

• Basic understanding of medical terminology used in legal case documentation.

• Ability to produce accurate legal correspondence and maintain a high level of attention to detail.

Compensation

About Us

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