Overview
Legal Assistant in Probate & Settlement Department Jobs in Kingsport, TN at The Andersen Firm
The ideal candidate must be able to demonstrate general administrative skills and computer knowledge as well as the ability to effectively communicate in English. Candidates must have a professional demeanor and the willingness to learn and grow in the position.
In this position, the individual will provide direct support to assigned attorneys, market areas, and projects by preparing and maintaining probate/settlement files, drafting and/or proofing pleadings, notices, responses, correspondence and other related documents, performing legal research, facilitating immediate access of information by other offices through electronic imaging, and other tasks as assigned.
Essential Functions
1. Responsible for creating, updating and maintaining probate/settlement files that are assigned.
2. Meets with assigned attorneys and other members of the Settlement/Probate team as needed so that they may download relevant information, assign tasks, and provide instructions.
3. Prepares initial drafts of notices, pleadings, and other related documents and submits to supervisor and/or attorney for review and approval.
4. Performs all tasks relative to probate and trust settlements under the supervisor’s and attorney’s direct supervision.
5. Process information according to the firm’s procedures and specific instructions received from the attorney and/or supervisor.
6. Processes all client-related documents on date of receipt by scanning them into the firm’s electronic imaging system.
7. Attends client meetings and other events as assigned.
8. Additional work assignments based on needs of the firm.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
Experience:
- Legal administrative: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Kingsport, TN 37660 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Title: Legal Assistant in Probate & Settlement Department
Company: The Andersen Firm
Location: Kingsport, TN
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