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Legal · Memphis, TN
Legal Assistant jobs in Memphis, TN
Legal assistants keep law offices organized, handling scheduling, correspondence, client intake, billing entries, and document preparation so attorneys can focus on casework.
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$16–$30/hr
Typical pay range
$46k
Median, full-time
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Deliver complex projects in a fast-paced, team environmentLead and assist PLM pursuits and practice development initiativesPromote and... ...subsidiary of Deloitte LLP. Please see for a detailed description of the legal…
Location: Memphis, Tennessee, United StatesCompany: Mississippi Baptist Health SystemsPosted: 2026-09-25Job PostingCodes diagnoses and procedures of inpatient records and abstracting information at defined facilities for…
national client operations. Monitors and assesses data for accuracy and integrity. Communicates activity progress to involved parties. Assists Program Managers to resolve issues that arise. Delivers oral and written pres…
maintain progress and accomplish project goals. Resolves and/or escalates issues to appropriate levels in a timely manner. Leads or assists in translating business needs into technology requirements. Uses project managem…
This position reports to: VP Sales, Electrification US Utility __ Provides administrative services and/or secretarial assistance at an organization or business level. The work model for the role is: Hybrid work model. Ke…
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Plaintiff Personal Injury Attorney Location: Memphis, TN We are seeking an experienced Plaintiff Personal Injury Attorney to join a highly respected plaintiff-side personal injury firm. This role offers meaningful case o…
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What legal assistants earn in Memphis
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $16–$20 | $33k–$42k |
| Mid level | $19–$25 | $40k–$51k |
| Senior | $23–$30 | $48k–$63k |
Adjusted for the Memphis market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Calendar and docket managementLegal document formattingClient intake and communicationTime entry and billing supportFile organization (paper and digital)Discretion and confidentialityMicrosoft Office and PDF toolsMultitasking across attorneys
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
How do you manage calendars and deadlines for multiple attorneys?
Describe your system for court dates, statutes of limitation, and reminders, plus how you confirm rather than assume. Precision is the whole job.
A client calls upset about their case and their attorney is in court. What do you do?
Show calm boundaries: listen, take detailed notes, avoid giving legal advice or case predictions, and commit to a specific callback you then make happen.
What experience do you have with legal documents and formatting?
Name the documents: engagement letters, pleadings shells, tables of authorities, proofs of service. Mention firm style rules and court formatting requirements.
How do you handle confidential or sensitive material day to day?
Give habits, not principles: locked screens, careful recipients on email, no case talk in shared spaces, and shredding protocols.
Tell me about supporting billing: time entry, prebills, or client invoicing.
Mention the billing software you used, attorneys' time you entered or chased, and accuracy checks before bills went out. Firms feel billing pain acutely.
Describe a time you caught an error before it went out the door.
A small, concrete story works: a wrong date, misspelled party name, or missing attachment. Show your proofreading routine, not luck.
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Resume tips that move the needle
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Name the practice areas and firm sizes you have supported, since a solo family-law office and Big Law demand different rhythms.
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List legal software you know: Clio, MyCase, ProLaw, iManage, or NetDocuments, plus e-filing portal experience.
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Show typing speed and document production skills, including advanced Word formatting like TOAs and styles.
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Quantify your support load, such as three attorneys with full calendar, intake, and billing responsibility.
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Mention a notary commission and any legal assistant or paralegal coursework; both add immediate value to small firms.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Receptionist / Office Assistant
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Legal Assistant
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Senior Legal Assistant
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Paralegal
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Office Administrator
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