Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell and Berkowitz has an immediate opening for an experienced medical malpractice paralegal in its Memphis office. All qualified applicants should have a minimum of three to five years of litigation defense experience. Educational requirements include a four year undergraduate degree and/or a paralegal certificate from an ABA approved paralegal program. Each applicant should possess excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously and the ability to work independently and with other team members. Job responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: case and discovery management; medical records acquisition; organization; summarization; factual and legal research; coordination with clients and medical staff/experts; mediation/trial preparation; and trial attendance.

Must provide minimum authorization to work in the United States. Resumes accepted only for job posted. Click here to apply.

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell, & Berkowitz, PC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and all employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, sexual orientation, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression and marital status.

Thank you for submitting your resume. After our hiring committee has had a chance to review all candidates for this position, we will reach out to only those that will be moving on to the next step in our recruiting process. We appreciate your interest in the position and will contact you if further action is necessary.

Baker Donelson has an immediate opening for a Legal Support Coordinator in its Birmingham office.  The ideal candidate will have administrative experience, be extremely professional, possess exception communication, organizational and computer skills, have strong proficiencies in the Microsoft Office Suite, and the ability to work effectively within a group or independently. This position will provide support to both attorneys and staff.  In addition, the candidate should be detail-oriented and able to multi-task and work well in a fast-paced environment.  Remote work is a possibility for the right candidate.

The Legal Support Coordinator will:

1. Prepare expense reports and check requests.
2. Schedule and coordinate meetings and conferences and handle other related details.
3. Opens new clients and matters.
4. Assist with client bills and allocation of collections and expenses.
5. Prepare and maintain client and other files in electronic filing system.
6. Maintain various calendars.
7. Assist attorneys and other in preparation for hearings, mediations, arbitrations and trials.
8. Performs other duties as requested by the Office Administrator.

Knowledge, skills and abilities required:

1. College degree preferred, but not required.
2. Ability to transcribe legal documents, correspondence and reports from rough draft and/or dictation.
3. Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints.
4. Excellent ability to proofread typed material for grammatical, typographical or spelling errors.
5. Interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate by phone and in person and follow instructions effectively with a diverse group of clients, attorneys and staff and provide information with ordinary courtesy and tact.
6. Willingness to learn new tasks and adapt to change easily.
7. Work occasionally requires a high level of mental effort and strain when producing a high volume of information.
8. Work occasionally requires more than 40 hours per week to perform the essential duties of the position; may require irregular hours.

Experience of approximately five to ten years on-the-job is necessary to gain an understanding of law office policies and procedures and produce accurate legal documents with minimal supervision. More experience will be beneficial.

Must provide minimum authorization to work in the United States. Resumes accepted only for job posted. Please click here to apply.

Thank you for submitting your resume.  After our hiring committee has had a chance to review all candidates for this position, we will reach out to only those that will be moving on to the next step in our recruiting process.  We appreciate your interest in the position and will contact you if further action is necessary.

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell, & Berkowitz, PC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and all employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, sexual orientation, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression and marital status.

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz P.C. has an immediate opening for a Legal Conflicts Review Analyst. The ideal candidate will have administrative experience, be extremely professional, possess exceptional communication, organizational and computer skills, have strong proficiencies in the Microsoft Office Suite, and the ability to work effectively within a group or independently. In addition, the candidate should be detail-oriented and able to multi-task and work well in a fast-paced environment. 

The Conflicts Review Analyst will:

1. Review assigned requests routed to Analyst though Firm’s New Business Intake (NBI) platform for accuracy and completeness; resolve any deficiencies or errors.
2. Review conflicts reports related to assigned request.
3. Identify any possible matches between parties in new request and Firm files.
4. In accordance with directions, determine whether any potential matches could present a conflict.
5. Where a possible conflict could present, communicate with attorneys to determine whether new matter may present any ethical or other conflict (e.g., is current file still active and/or whether suspect parties in new and current matter are the same).
6. Where inquiries above identify potential conflicts, reassign matter for further review to conflict attorney for clearance.
7. Document all actions taken in this process in NBI database.
8. Additional tasks related to operation of Firm Conflicts Review Department as may be assigned by Conflicts Counsel.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

1. Possession of the skills attributable to a paralegal or experienced, multi-area practice secretary.
2. Flexible, independent worker who can follow instructions.
3. Law firm experience in opening files or clearing conflicts preferred.
4. Involvement with the Firm's file opening/conflict system (or firm of similar size and breadth).
5. Strong written and oral communication skills.
6. Detail oriented experience/abilities.
7. College degree preferred

Must provide minimum authorization to work in the United States. Resumes accepted only for job posted. Please click here to apply.

Thank you for submitting your resume.   After our hiring committee has had a chance to review all candidates for this position, we will reach out to only those that will be moving on to the next step in our recruiting process.  We appreciate your interest in the position and will contact you if further action is necessary.

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell, & Berkowitz, PC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and all employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, sexual orientation, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression and marital status.

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, P.C. has an immediate opening for a Litigation Paralegal in its Knoxville office.  Candidates must have either a Bachelor's Degree and/or a paralegal certificate from an ABA approved paralegal program and at least three years of prior defense litigation experience. The successful candidate will have experience performing the following tasks: assisting trial counsel in all areas of client representation including drafting correspondence and pleadings; preparing discovery and discovery responses; document management; preparing for depositions, mediations, arbitrations and trial and supporting attorneys at trial.

The successful candidate must have a knowledge of court websites and research skills.  Candidates should possess strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication (oral and written) skills.  Each candidate must be able to handle multiple projects at the same time, be willing to work overtime, if necessary, and willing to travel for trial.  

Must provide minimum authorization to work in the United States. Resumes accepted only for job posted.  Please click here to apply.

Thank you for submitting your resume. After our hiring committee has had a chance to review all candidates for the position, we will reach out to only those that will be moving on to the next step in our recruitting process.  We appreciate your interest in the position and will contact you if further action is necessary.

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, P.C. is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and all employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, sexual orientation, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression and marital status.

 The Client Accounts Specialist is responsible for collection activities such as sending follow-up inquiries, implementing   stop work on accounts and negotiating with past due accounts.

Key Responsibilities include:

1. Compile information for reporting of the progress of collections and accounts receivable aging.
2. Analyze, investigate and clarify problem accounts.
3. Report problem and/or doubtful accounts to appropriate parties (CEO, COO, Managing Shareholders, Office Administrator, CFAO, Director of Revenue Services).
4. Facilitate and expedite the allocations of aged accounts receivable.
5. Monitor the opening of new matters for existing clients with collection and/or write-off issues.
6. Monitor accounts with collection problems.
7. Oversee automatic rebilling for the Firm, making sure that waivers and reminders are being generated and mailed.
8. Follow up on approved electronically billed invoices.
9. Monitor receivable write-offs for the Firm.
10. Handle any client/attorney requests.
11. Participate in monthly Client Accounts meetings to report collection status.
12. Assist Manager with compiling, tracking and monitoring Firm fiscal year end process as requested.
13. Handles other job-related duties as assigned by the Director of Revenue Services.

Qualifications will include:

1. Computer experience with knowledge of Word, Excel, ARCS and ADERANT.
2. Must have good organizational, communication and math skills.
3. Must be detail oriented.
4. Some overtime may be required.
5. Some travel may be required.

Must provide minimum authorization to work in the United States. Resumes only accepted for job posted. Please click here to apply.

Thank you for submitting your resume.   After our hiring committee has had a chance to review all candidates for this position, we will reach out to only those that will be moving on to the next step in our recruiting process.  We appreciate your interest in the position and will contact you if further action is necessary.

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell, & Berkowitz, PC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and all employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, sexual orientation, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression and marital status.

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell, & Berkowitz, PC has an opening for a Legal Support Assistant in its Washington D. C. office.  The ideal candidate will have administrative experience, be extremely professional, possess exceptional communication and organizational skills, excellent computer skills, have a strong proficiency in MS Word, Outlook and Excel, and the ability to work effectively within a group or independently.  Candidate should type a minimum of 55 words per minute with high accuracy. This position will provide support to both attorneys and staff.  The candidate should be detail oriented and able to work well in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include answering phones; greeting clients and other visitors; maintaining neatness of the lobby/reception area and conference center; scheduling and setting up of conference rooms, including verification of technology and catering needs; maintaining the stocking of pantry supplies and neatness of kitchens; Update and maintain files in a timely manner including indexing litigation files for hard copy files as well as online; type memoranda, correspondence and other documents as back-up to legal secretaries as needed; save documents into document management system; time entry, processing client bills, conducting client conflict checks, transcribing dictation; maintain calendars with litigation dates and deadlines as well as other necessary dates; reviewing vendor invoices and requesting checks for payment in a timely manner; assisting attorneys and paralegals in preparation for hearings, mediations, arbitrations, trials; assist with other clerical duties as assigned; assist with special projects.

Qualifications Include:

• Office administrative experience (law firm experience preferred but not required)
• Basic knowledge of office equipment, including computer and copiers
• Proficient in Microsoft Office specifically, Word, Outlook, and Excel
• Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate and follow instruction of office management, attorneys and other staff and provide information with extraordinary courtesy and tact in a fast-paced demanding environment
• Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints
• Confidentiality
• Exceptional client service skills
• Working effectively within a group or independently
• Excellent proofreading skills
• Must be willing to learn new tasks and adapt to change easily 

Must provide minimum authorization to work in the United States. Resumes accepted only for job posted. Please click here to apply.

Thank you for submitting your resume.   After our hiring committee has had a chance to review all candidates for this position, we will reach out to only those that will be moving on to the next step in our recruiting process.  We appreciate your interest in the position and will contact you if further action is necessary.

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell, & Berkowitz, PC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and all employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, sexual orientation, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression and marital status.

The Memphis office of Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell and Berkowitz, P.C. has an immediate opening for a paralegal to join its commercial restructuring and bankruptcy practice.  All candidates must have either a bachelor’s degree and/or a paralegal certificate from an ABA approved paralegal program.  The candidate should have at least 2-3 years of commercial restructuring and/or bankruptcy experience. Basic knowledge of general litigation, real estate and title issues is a plus.

The position involves use of both state and federal court filing systems and the ability to determine procedures used therein. Candidates must have the ability to search public records, to analyze and summarize information, and to prepare drafts of routine correspondence and pleadings independently for review by attorneys. The paralegal must be able to handle multiple projects at the same time.  We seek a bright, hardworking paralegal who possesses strong organizational, interpersonal, and oral and written communication skills. 

Must provide minimum authorization to work in the United States. Resumes will only be accepted for position posted. Please click here to apply.

Thank you for submitting your resume.  After our hiring committee has had a chance to review all candidates for this position, we will reach out to only those that will be moving on to the next step in our recruiting process.  We appreciate your interest in the position and will contact you if further action is necessary.

 Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell, & Berkowitz, PC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and all employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, sexual orientation, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity and marital status.

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC has an immediate opening for an Office Services Assistant in its New Orleans office. 

Essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Sorts and scans incoming mail
• Organizes and prepares outgoing mail
• Performs copy projects
• Handles local deliveries and pick-ups using personal vehicle
• Prepares offices and other spaces for occupancy
• Identifies and performs general maintenance items
• Coordinates with recycling and shredding services
• Helps employees with parking issues and logistics
• Backs up Reception and Hospitality services
• Assists with a variety of facilities based and administrative projects, including data entry and utilizing standard office computer applications

Qualifications Include:

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Basic knowledge of office equipment, including computer and copiers
• Valid LA Driver's License, clean driving record, ability to drive your own car and provide proof of insurance as required by Firm policy
• Interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate and follow instruction of attorneys and staff and provide information with ordinary courtesy and tact
• Exceptional client service skills
• Work effectively within a group or independently
• Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Microsoft program knowledge -- Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.

Must provide minimum authorization to work in the United States. Resumes accepted only for job posted.  Please click here to apply.

Thank you for submitting your resume.   After our hiring committee has had a chance to review all candidates for this position, we will reach out to only those that will be moving on to the next step in our recruiting process.  We appreciate your interest in the position and will contact you if further action is necessary.

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell, & Berkowitz, P.C. is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and all employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, sexual orientation, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression and marital status.

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell, & Berkowitz, PC has an immediate opening for a Legal Support Coordinator to handle Probate, Estate and Trust Litigation and Administration, and Estate Planning in its Ft. Lauderdale office. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of experience in probate, trusts and estates matters litigation experience, and exceptional communication and organizational skills, and the ability to work effectively within a group or independently.  Experience in Intellectual Property law a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to multiple lawyers.
• Provide excellent customer service to both external and internal clients.
• Assist in the preparation of and filing of necessary court documents to open estate, process the estate, and close the estate.
• Draft trust administration and probate documents to be filed with the Courts.
• Maintain trust and estate assets, prepare disbursements and distributions and analyze monthly account statements for fiduciary accountings.
• Filing & service of pleadings, including case initiation & issuance/service of Summons.
• Scheduling depositions, hearings, and trials.
• Attending to discovery, including calendaring deadlines.

Skills

• Ability to multitask and be comfortable dealing with a diverse pool of people working for multiple attorneys.
• Outstanding time-management skills
• Detail oriented
• Minimum of 2+ years’ experience in litigation, probate, trusts and estates matters.
• Proficiency in Windows, especially Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and project management skills.
• Reliability, teamwork, professionalism, and attention to detail are essential.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• 401(k)
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Candidate should be proficient in MS Word, Outlook and Excel. This candidate will be part of a small office and will need to be a team player and able to handle whatever tasks are necessary to support the office.  The candidate should be detail oriented and able to work well in a fast-paced environment. Anticipated responsibilities, by way of example only, provide support to multiple lawyers, schedule and calendar meetings, conferences, hearings, mediations and depositions for assigned attorneys, prepare and file legal documents and correspondence, electronic filing with courts, scanning and/or copying documents, conduct client conflict checks, keep files updated and organized, and other administrative tasks.

Must provide minimum authorization to work in the United States. Resumes accepted only for job posted. Please click here to apply.

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell, & Berkowitz, PC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and all employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability or veteran status.

Thank you for submitting your resume.   After our hiring committee has had a chance to review all candidates for this position, we will reach out to only those that will be moving on to the next step in our recruiting process.  We appreciate your interest in the position and will contact you if further action is necessary.

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell, & Berkowitz, P.C. has an immediate opening for an experienced Commercial Real Estate Paralegal in its Nashville, TN office.  All candidates must have either a Bachelor's Degree and/or a paralegal certificate from an ABA approved paralegal program, and five years of prior commercial real estate experience. Residential closing and title insurance experience will be considered.

Some responsibilities include the following:

Review definitive transaction agreements for acquisitions, sales, loans, leases and organizational documents and resolutions and other matters; prepare critical dates memo and closing checklist; arrange due diligence such as title, survey orders and environmental reports; prepare title insurance commitments and pro forma title policies; draft closing documents and settlement statements under attorney supervision; review title findings and surveys to evaluate title and survey issues and coordinate curative steps; draft legal descriptions; arrange UCC/litigation/lien searches; review environmental reports and advise as to pertinent deficiencies or other matters; coordinate delivery of final title/survey products for closing; finalize closing documents for execution; coordinate escrow closings; prepare forms to disburse settlement; E-file closing documents or prepare and send hard copy recording package to governmental filing locations; prepare and file UCC documentation; be proactive with post-closing and post-closing tasks (obtain payoff letters, satisfaction of prior loans, confirm receipt of recorded closing documents, coordinate preparation or receipt of title policies, prepare e-closing binders); and constantly communicate with all parties involved in a transaction (seller and its counsel, purchaser and its counsel, lender and its counsel, brokers, title agent, surveyor). Experience with probate and trust matters regarding real estate deed preparation considered a plus but not mandatory.

Candidates should possess strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication (oral and written) skills. All applicants should have an aptitude for detail and multi-tasking; the ability to work efficiently, and to work under pressure with or without direct supervision. Each candidate must be able to handle multiple projects at the same time for different attorneys and be familiar with computerized databases and on-line real estate services.

Must provide minimum authorization to work in the United States. Please click here to apply.

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell, & Berkowitz, PC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and all employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability or veteran status.

We appreciate your interest in the position. Please note that after our hiring committee has considered all candidates for this position, we will reach out only to those who will be moving on to the next step in our recruiting process. Accordingly, we appreciate your understanding that we will only contact you if further action is necessary.

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell, & Berkowitz, P.C. has an immediate opening for an experienced Corporate / Transactional Paralegal in its Chattanooga, TN office. All candidates must have either a Bachelor's Degree and/or a paralegal certificate from an ABA approved paralegal program, and five years of prior corporate experience. 

Some responsibilities include the following:  Renew and maintain corporate entities, draft, file and manage various business entity documents for corporations, LLCs and partnerships with state agencies, arrange UCC/litigation/lien searches, prepare and file UCC documentation, assist upkeep of corporate minute books, assist with due diligence, ­­­­­­and generally assist transactional matters for busy seniors housing and long term care practice. 

Candidates should possess strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication (oral and written) skills. All applicants should have an aptitude for detail and multi-tasking; the ability to work efficiently, and to work under pressure with or without direct supervision. Each candidate must be able to handle multiple projects at the same time for different attorneys.  Candidates must be flexible, have regular attendance, subject to firm COVID-19 protocol, and be willing to work overtime if necessary.

Resumes will only be accepted for position posted.

Must provide minimum authorization to work in the United States. Please click here to apply.

Thank you for submitting your resume.   After our hiring committee has had a chance to review all candidates for this position, we will reach out to only those that will be moving on to the next step in our recruiting process.  We appreciate your interest in the position and will contact you if further action is necessary.

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell, & Berkowitz, PC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and all employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, sexual orientation, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity and marital status.

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell, & Berkowitz, PC has an opening for a Litigation Legal Support Coordinator in its New Orleans office. Ideal candidate will have a high level of legal experience and administrative experience, exceptional communication and organizational skills and the ability to work effectively within a group or independently. Candidate should be proficient in MS Word (high priority), Outlook and Excel and type a minimum of 65 words per minute with high accuracy. The candidate should be detail oriented, a self-starter with excellent problem solving skills and able to work well in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include:

• Maintaining calendars with litigation dates and deadlines, as well as other necessary dates;
• Prioritizing and executing tasks quickly and accurately;
• Formatting and setting up documents, including pleadings, briefs, correspondence, and other legal documents;
• Preparing shell documents for attorneys in relation to discovery, orders, motions, trials and other proceedings;
• Filing litigation documents with state and federal courts – knowledge of electronic filing is required;
• Handling a high volume of proofreading;
• Updating and maintaining files, physical and electronic;
• Time entry, Processing client bills, conducting client conflict checks, transcribing dictation;
• Reviewing vendor invoices and processing for payment;
• Assisting attorneys and paralegals in preparation for hearings, mediations, arbitrations and trials.

Must provide minimum authorization to work in the United States. Resumes accepted only for job posted. Please click here to apply.

Thank you for submitting your resume.   After our hiring committee has had a chance to review all candidates for this position, we will reach out to only those that will be moving on to the next step in our recruiting process.  We appreciate your interest in the position and will contact you if further action is necessary.

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell, & Berkowitz, PC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and all employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, sexual orientation, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression and marital status.

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell, & Berkowitz, PC has an opening for a Legal Support Coordinator in its Nashville, TN office. Ideal candidate will have 3+ years of legal experience; have administrative experience, exceptional communication and organizational skills and the ability to work effectively within a group or independently. Candidate should be proficient in MS Word (high priority), Outlook and Excel and type a minimum of 65 words per minute with high accuracy. This position will support several attorneys. The candidate should be detail oriented and able to work well in a fast paced environment.

Responsibilities include:

• Prioritizing and executing tasks quickly and accurately
• Formatting and setting up documents including pleadings, briefs, correspondence, and other legal documents
• Prepare shell documents for attorneys in preparation of discovery, orders, motions, and trial documents
• Filing litigation documents with state and federal courts – knowledge of electronic filing is required
• Excellent proofreading skills
• Update and maintain files in a timely manner
• Time entry, processing client bills, conducting client conflict checks, transcribing dictation
• Maintain calendars with litigation dates and deadlines as well as other necessary dates
• Reviewing vendor invoices and requesting checks for payment in a timely manner
• Assisting attorneys and paralegals in preparation for hearings, mediations, arbitrations, trials

Must provide minimum authorization to work in the United States. Resumes only accepted for job posted. Please click here to apply.

Thank you for submitting your resume.  After our hiring committee has had a chance to review all candidates for this position, we will reach out to only those that will be moving on to the next step in our recruiting process. We appreciate your interest in the position and will contact you if further action is necessary.

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell, & Berkowitz, PC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and all employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, sexual orientation, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity and marital status.

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC has an opening for a Legal Support Assistant in its Baltimore, MD office. The ideal candidate will have administrative experience, be extremely professional, possess exceptional communication, organizational and computer skills, have strong proficiencies in MS Word, Outlook and Excel, and the ability to work effectively within a group or independently.  Candidate should type a minimum of 55 words per minute with high accuracy.  This position will provide support to both attorneys and staff.  In addition, the candidate should be detail-oriented and able to multi-task and work well in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include:  Prepares expense reports & check requests; assists with client bills; prepares and maintains client and other files both in electronic and paper filing systems; processes expenses and check requests; provides services, such as duplication, printing, scanning, mailing; liaises with third party vendors to coordinate services; performs data entry; schedules and coordinates meetings and conferences and handles other related details; coordinates and schedules travel arrangements; assists with the preparation of legal correspondence, pleadings, memos, reports, forms and other legal documents; helps with the opening of new clients & matters; maintains various calendars; assists attorneys and others in preparation for hearings, mediations, arbitrations and trials; handles other clerical/administrative duties as assigned; assists with special projects; may provide back-up help as needed with general office services.

Qualifications Include:

• Office administrative experience (law firm experience preferred but not required);
• Basic knowledge of office equipment, including computer and copiers;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Word, Outlook, and Excel;
• Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate and follow instructions from office management, attorneys and other staff and provide information and services with extraordinary courtesy and tact in a fast-paced demanding environment;
• Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints;
• Confidentiality;
• Exceptional client service skills;
• Working effectively within a group or independently;
• Excellent proofreading skills;
• Must be willing to learn new tasks and adapt to change easily.

Must provide minimum authorization to work in the United States. Resumes accepted only for job posted. Please click here to apply.

Thank you for submitting your resume.   After our hiring committee has had a chance to review all candidates for this position, we will reach out to only those that will be moving on to the next step in our recruiting process.  We appreciate your interest in the position and will contact you if further action is necessary.

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment, and all employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, sexual orientation, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression and marital status.

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell, & Berkowitz PC has an immediate opening for a Legal Support Coordinator in its Johnson City, TN office. The ideal candidate will have administrative or other relevant experience, be extremely professional, possess exception communication, organizational and computer skills, have strong proficiencies in the Microsoft Office Suite, and the ability to work effectively within a group or independently. This position will provide support to both attorneys and staff.  In addition, the candidate should be detail-oriented and able to multi-task and work well in a fast-paced environment. 

The Legal Support Coordinator will:

1. Prepare expense reports and check requests.
2. Schedule and coordinate meetings and conferences and handle other related details.
3. Opens new clients and matters.
4. Assist with client bills and allocation of collections and expenses.
5. Prepare and maintain client and other files in electronic filing system.
6. Maintain various calendars.
7. Assist attorneys and other in preparation for hearings, mediations, arbitrations and trials.
8. Performs other duties as requested by the Office Administrator.

Knowledge, skills and abilities required:

1. College degree preferred, but not required.
2. Ability to transcribe legal documents, correspondence and reports from rough draft and/or dictation.
3. Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints.
4. Excellent ability to proofread typed material for grammatical, typographical or spelling errors.
5. Interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate by phone and in person and follow instructions effectively with a diverse group of clients, attorneys and staff and provide information with ordinary courtesy and tact.
6. Willingness to learn new tasks and adapt to change easily.
7. Work occasionally requires a high level of mental effort and strain when producing a high volume of information.
8. Work occasionally requires more than 40 hours per week to perform the essential duties of the position; may require irregular hours.

The ideal candidate will also have a knowledge of law office policies and procedures and the ability to produce accurate legal documents with minimal supervision. More experience will be beneficial.

Must provide minimum authorization to work in the United States. Resumes accepted only for job posted. Please click here to apply.

Thank you for submitting your resume.  After our hiring committee has had a chance to review all candidates for this position, we will reach out to only those that will be moving on to the next step in our recruiting process.  We appreciate your interest in the position and will contact you if further action is necessary.

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell, & Berkowitz, PC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and all employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, sexual orientation, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression and marital status.

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell, & Berkowitz, PC has an opening for a Litigation Legal Support Coordinator in its Baton Rouge, Louisiana office. Ideal candidate will have some legal experience; have administrative experience, exceptional communication and organizational skills and the ability to work effectively within a group or independently. Candidate should be proficient in MS Word (high priority), Outlook and Excel and type a minimum of 65 words per minute with high accuracy. This position will support litigation/labor and employment law attorneys. The candidate should be detail oriented, a self-starter with excellent problem solving skills and able to work well in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include:

• Maintain calendars with litigation dates and deadlines as well as other necessary dates
• Prioritizing and executing tasks quickly and accurately
• Formatting and setting up documents including pleadings, briefs, correspondence, and other legal documents
• Prepare shell documents for attorneys in preparation of discovery, orders, motions, and trial documents
• Filing litigation documents with state and federal courts – knowledge of electronic filing is required
• Excellent proofreading skills
• Update and maintain files in a timely manner
• Time entry, processing client bills, conducting client conflict checks, transcribing dictation
• Reviewing vendor invoices and requesting checks for payment in a timely manner
• Assisting attorneys and paralegals in preparation for hearings, mediations, arbitrations, trials

Must provide minimum authorization to work in the United States. Resumes accepted only for job posted. Please click here to apply.

Thank you for submitting your resume.   After our hiring committee has had a chance to review all candidates for this position, we will reach out to only those that will be moving on to the next step in our recruiting process.  We appreciate your interest in the position and will contact you if further action is necessary.

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell, & Berkowitz, PC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and all employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, sexual orientation, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression and marital status.

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell and Berkowitz, PC has an immediate opening for an Office Services Coordinator in its Nashville office. 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Delivery and pick up of documents / boxes using personal vehicle;
• Prepare and clean-up conference rooms;
• Hospitality Duties include; Set up and tear down for meetings; ordering meals from caterers
• Reception Backup;
• Event Calendar Maintenance
• Ordering pantry supplies
• Beverage Machine Maintenance
• Recycling/Shredding services;
• Data entry / keyboard skills using standard computer office software;
• Assist with the planning of all office events/meetings;
• Assist Office Administrator with administrative functions as needed

Qualifications Include:

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds;
• Ability to move meeting tables and chairs to meet specifications of an event.
• Basic knowledge of office equipment, including computer and copiers;
• Team player who takes initiative is a MUST.
• Valid TN Driver's License, clean driving record, ability to drive your own car and provide proof of insurance as required by our firm's policy;
• Interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate and follow instruction of attorneys and staff and provide information with ordinary courtesy and tact;
• Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints;
• Exceptional client service skills;
• Working effectively within a group or independently;

Must provide minimum authorization to work in the United States. Resumes only accepted for job posted. Please click here to apply.

Thank you for submitting your resume.   After our hiring committee has had a chance to review all candidates for this position, we will reach out to only those that will be moving on to the next step in our recruiting process.  We appreciate your interest in the position and will contact you if further action is necessary.

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell, & Berkowitz, PC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and all employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, sexual orientation, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression and marital status.

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell, & Berkowitz, PC has an immediate opening for a full-time Office Clerk in its Fort Lauderdale office. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of scheduling experience, exceptional communication and organizational skills, and the ability to work effectively within a group or independently. This candidate should be detail oriented and able to work well in a fast-paced environment. Anticipated responsibilities, by way of example only, would be to provide support to multiple lawyers, schedule and calendar meetings, conferences, hearings, mediations and depositions for a Team of lawyers, prepare and file legal documents and correspondence, electronic filing with courts, scanning and/or copying documents, keep files updated and organized, and other administrative tasks. Experience in a law firm is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide administrative support to multiple lawyers
• Provide excellent customer service to both external and internal clients.
• Prepare legal documents according to state and federal regulations
• Manage discovery process from start to finish
• Schedule property inspections, pre-suit mediations, depositions and hearings for 100+ cases
• Manage trial deadlines
• Prep and assist attorneys for trial

Skills required:

• Ability to multitask and be comfortable dealing with a diverse pool of people, working for multiple attorneys
• Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints
• Working knowledge of Florida E-Filing portal and judicial web pages to determine practices and guidelines
• Outstanding time-management skills
• Detail oriented
• Minimum of 2+ years’ experience in scheduling/calendaring, preferably at a law firm.
• Proficiency in Windows, especially Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and project management skills.
• Reliability, teamwork, professionalism, ability to multi-task and attention to detail are essential.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Benefits include:

• Paid Time Off
• 401(k)
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Must provide minimum authorization to work in the United States. Resumes only accepted for job posted.  Please click here to apply.

Thank you for submitting your resume. After our hiring committee has had a chance to review all candidates for this position, we will reach out to only those that will be moving on to the next step in our recruiting process. We appreciate your interest in the position and will contact you if further action is necessary.

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell, & Berkowitz, PC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and all employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability or veteran status.