Our client is seeking to hire an experienced litigation paralegal who is able to work in a team setting and also independently has needed. You should be able to work with 4-5 attorneys and a few legal assistants. There i…
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Paralegal jobs in Memphis, TN
Paralegals support attorneys by drafting documents, managing case files, conducting legal research, and preparing for filings, hearings, and trials under attorney supervision.
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$18–$38/hr
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$54k
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Our client is seeking to hire an experienced legal assistant who is able to work in a team setting and also independently has needed. You should be able to work with 4-5 attorneys and a few legal assistants. There is a r…
TENNEESSEE - We have work throughout the State! Our client that has close to three decades of experience serving the insurance industry with general litigation, insurance coverage, and workers compensation defense is see…
Our client is looking for an experienced self-starting Associate for our Workers' Compensation practice groups. Successful applicants will have exceptional writing, research, and litigation skills. Primary duties include…
$90k - $120k
Family Law Attorney – Memphis, TN Build a Meaningful Career in Family Law Are you looking for a legal career where you can make a real difference in clients' lives while gaining valuable courtroom experience and professi…
We are seeking an organized, professional, and detail-oriented full-time Paralegal to support two attorneys in a practice involving probate and trust administration, estate and fiduciary litigation, real estate matters,…
: Refugee Administrative Assistant Requisition # : req11867 Location: Memphis, TN Hours: Full-Time (40 Hours/Week) Bethany is changing the world through family. We began our work by serving one child more than 75 years a…
$25 per hour
Location: University of Memphis We are hiring immediately for a full time EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT position. Address : 499 University Street Suite 110, Memphis, TN 38152. Note: online applications accepted only…
$70k - $90k
If you are interested in applying for this position, please read the instructions at the end of this posting and follow all instructions explicitly. Do you want to help give clients peace of mind after the death of a lov…
Salary Range: $40,800.24 - $40,800.24 Under supervision performs clerical duties in the operation of the Traffic Violations Bureau and City Courts: Answers routine phone calls and requests for information; maintains file…
$75k - $100k
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 paralegals earn in Memphis
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $18–$23 | $37k–$48k |
| Mid level | $23–$30 | $47k–$62k |
| Senior | $28–$38 | $58k–$79k |
Adjusted for the Memphis market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Legal research (Westlaw, Lexis)Drafting pleadings and discoveryE-filing and court proceduresCase management softwareDocument review and e-discoveryCalendaring and deadlinesMeticulous attention to detailClient communicationConfidentiality
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Walk me through how you manage deadlines across multiple active cases.
Describe a redundant system: court rules-based calendaring, reminders at set intervals, and double-checking computation of dates. A missed deadline story handled well is acceptable; a casual attitude is not.
What experience do you have drafting discovery and pleadings?
Be specific about documents: interrogatories, requests for production, deposition summaries, motions. Note that attorneys reviewed and signed, showing you know the supervision boundary.
How do you handle a client who asks you for legal advice?
The expected answer: acknowledge the question, explain you cannot give legal advice, and route it to the attorney promptly. This tests your understanding of unauthorized practice.
Describe your legal research process for an unfamiliar issue.
Show method: secondary sources first for orientation, then primary authority on Westlaw or Lexis, checking citations are still good law, and summarizing findings in a memo.
Tell me about preparing for a trial or major hearing.
Walk through exhibits, witness binders, subpoenas, and logistics, and how you kept the attorney supplied in the moment. Calm logistics under pressure is the trait being tested.
How do you handle confidential information, especially in a small community or firm?
Give concrete habits: clean desk, locked files, careful email addressing, and never discussing matters outside the team, plus conflict-check awareness.
What practice areas have you supported, and which do you prefer?
Be honest and map your experience to the firm's practice. Preferring their area with a reason grounded in the work reads as genuine fit.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For paralegals specifically — generic advice costs you here
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List your paralegal certificate or degree and credentials like NALA CP or ACP, plus notary commission if you hold one.
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Name your practice areas and what you actually did in each, for example drafted discovery responses in personal injury litigation.
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Show software fluency: Westlaw or Lexis, Clio, Relativity or other e-discovery platforms, and state e-filing systems.
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Quantify caseload and output: number of active matters supported, filings per month, or pages of document review handled.
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Highlight deadline and trial support work explicitly; reliability under court deadlines is the core hiring concern.
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