Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell, and Berkowitz, PC has an opening for a highly skilled litigation administrative support team member in its Jackson, MS 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 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, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression and marital status.