LEGAL ASSISTANT Newsome Melton is currently seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join one of our teams focusing on personal injury and probate matters. Our Legal Assistants play an important role and are integral for bringing their own ideas and contributions to our litigation teams. Our firm's core values include compassion, loyalty, and balance, and we seek other team members whose values align with our own. If these values speak to you and you have the skills we need, we invite you to apply! RESPONSIBILITIES * Draft and proofread correspondence and legal documents. * File documents in state and federal courts. * Assist attorney and litigation team with day-to-day tasks including preparing for hearings, depositions, and trials. * Manage, organize, and maintain documents in paper or electronic filing systems. * Monitor emails and other misc. communication channels. * Schedule and coordinate conference calls, meetings, travel arrangements, reservations, etc. * Coordinate with litigation teams for trial preparation. * Help maintain client relationships. * Perform other responsibilities as needed. JOB REQUIREMENTS We are looking for a Legal Assistant with a strong work ethic and is people-oriented with the ability to work well both independently and with a team in a high-paced and sometimes stressful environment. You are our ideal candidate if you are an organized, efficient, detail-oriented self-starter, and have the ability to multitask. Confidence and excellent communication skills will help the right candidate to develop relationships of trust with existing members of our team. Highlighted requirements for this position include: * Exceptional organizational skills. * Exceptional computer skills / heavy computer use. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills. * Time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. * Familiarity with court systems and electronic filing in federal and state courts is required. * Ability to work occasional overtime. REQUIRED SKILLS AND EDUCATION * At least three (3) years of litigation support experience is required. * High school diploma required. * Bachelor's degree in legal studies, Associates degree in paralegal studies, paralegal studies certificate, or other law-related advanced education is preferred. * Demonstrated employment stability. Company Description Newsome Melton Law Firm is a national law firm focusing its practice on product liability and complex injury litigation. Our team is passionate about seeking justice while being compassionate towards clients and showing strength in the courts. Our attorneys have decades of combined experience handling complex issues that both our clients and co-counsel partners rely on to win.
Newsome Melton Law Firm is a national law firm focusing its practice on product liability and complex injury litigation. Our team is passionate about seeking justice while being compassionate towards clients and showing strength in the courts. Our attorneys have decades of combined experience handling complex issues that both our clients and co-counsel partners rely on to win.