We are looking for a Legal Assistant with proven experience. This opportunity is with a local, well established law firm located in downtown Clarksville, Tn.

Legal Assistant
Candidates must be proficient in secretarial tasks that are specific to the law field: writing legal
documents, reviewing/proofreading legal documents with a knowledge of a variety of
legal areas, creating and maintaining schedules for lawyers, and more, as well as
standard secretarial duties, that might include: answering or directing inquiries,
answering emails, filing, copying, faxing, and maintaining the office. Must be proficient
in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel. The following would be assets for this position:
listening/communication skills; people/interpersonal skills; organizational skills; and
computer skills. Practice areas include Family Law, Labor/Employment Law, Business/Commercial Law, Real Estate, Estate Planning and Probate. Must be able to pass a background check and credit check with no bankruptcies.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Candidates must be proficient in office and administrative duties that are specific to the law field
  • writing legal documents
  • reviewing/proofreading legal documents with a knowledge of a variety of legal areas
  • creating and maintaining schedules for lawyers
• Candidates must be proficient in standard secretarial duties
  • answering or directing inquiries
  • answering emails, filing, copying, faxing, and maintaining the office
  • proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
  • Typing 50 WPM
• Candidates must have at least 1 year of previous experience as a Legal Assistant

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Has/Is:

• Excellent listening/communication skills
• Excellent people/interpersonal skills
• Dependable
• Adaptable/Flexible
• Detail-oriented

Other Requirements.

• Must have reliable transportation to work site.
• Must have valid Drivers License.
• One year of previous experience
• Clean background and credit check

Compensation: $35,500 to $52,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits (after hired full time with the law firm):

• IRA/Matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Limited reimbursement for self paid health insurance

Schedule:

• Monday - Friday (8AM - 5PM)