Overview National law firm has an immediate opening for a skilled legal assistant in civil litigation in its Knoxville office. Qualified candidates must have at least 3 years of experience in a law firm setting. Insurance defense is highly preferred.This is a ground floor opportunity to assist the Knoxville's Managing Partner build a litigation practice in Tennessee, with the opportunity for advancement for the right candidate. While this position will initially be in-person, the candidate will have the opportunity to transition to a hybrid schedule once the practice group is built up.Responsibilities E-filing experience in Tennessee, both State and Federal courtFamiliarity with civil, arbitration procedures/filingsMaintain attorneys calendar by planning and scheduling meetings, depositions, mediations, teleconferences, and travelCommunicate with outside law firms to schedule depositions and other meetings as neededProof and finalize correspondence, pleadings, discovery, motions, and prepare routine shell macrosPrepare and file pleading documents and discovery documents while consulting with the attorneyOpen and close legal filesHandle general correspondence between outside law firms, clients, and insurance carriersRecord and track deadlines through docketing and calendar systemAssist multiple attorneysTrial preparationRequirements Excellent organizational skills including ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple projectsAbility to multi-task independentlyProfessional and pleasant demeanorTime management skills to handle multiple tasks efficiently and accuratelyKnowledge of e-filing systems and eDocketsHigh level of computer competency in the complete Microsoft Office Suite; proficiency in Outlook, Word, Excel, iManage document file systemRequires the ability to work 40 hours a week M-F 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Benefits A competitive salary package, including the potential for bonusesInsurance including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and a flexible spending accountPTO, sick time and paid holidaysA flexible work from home policyReferral programRecruiters - Please do not contact us as we are not using external recruiters to fill this position at this time.Get notified about new Legal Assistant jobs in Knoxville, TN .#J-18808-Ljbffr