The Board of Professional Responsibility in Brentwood, Tennessee, has an immediate opening for a Lead Legal Assistant position. This position requires highly responsible administrative and professional work. This position has a hybrid work schedule.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:
· Creates and maintains effective filing and tracking systems
· Maintains databases as assigned; maintains various lists; verifies data entry and produces reports as requested
· Performs various word processing duties using Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook and other software
· Performs a variety of administrative duties involving information compilation, monitoring, routine research, liaison work and providing public information
· Conveys and receives information to and from staff, attorneys, Courts and the general public, in person, by telephone and by correspondence
· Operates and/or utilizes a variety of standard business and office machines and equipment
· Works independently to assist attorneys with opening, maintaining and closing files
· Assists with scanning tasks as assigned
· Other duties as assigned
MINIMUM EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Graduation from an accredited high school and at least five (5) years’ experience as a full-time secretary or administrative assistant or educational equivalent such as Paralegal Certification, Associate’s degree in Paralegal or Legal Assistant Studies or current Certified Professional Secretary designation.
SKILLS AND ABILITY: Knowledge of administrative principles, legal practices and terminology, office practices and procedures; ability to prioritize work according to general deadlines; proficiency in computer and word processing skills, including Microsoft Office and Word; ability to maintain confidences due to the highly confidential nature of the work of the Board.
This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you will be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
To Apply: Submit an Application for Employment in PDF, a current resume and three professional references by email to human.resources@tncourts.gov. Do not submit your application through a third-party website. Applications must be submitted directly to the Human Resources Division of the Administrative Office of the Courts.
Thank you for taking time to submit your information for consideration. The Court System only accepts electronic applicant information saved in PDF format. Please note that applicants will only receive communication regarding submissions if selected for an interview.