Job Summary

A nationally recognized labor and employment law firm is seeking an experienced Defense Litigation Legal Assistant to join its team in Memphis, TN 38120. This opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented legal professional with a strong background supporting defense litigation attorneys in state and federal courts. The successful candidate will play a critical role in litigation support, case management, document preparation, and client service while collaborating closely with attorneys and legal staff in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities

Support attorneys throughout all phases of defense litigation, including discovery, hearings, arbitrations, mediations, depositions, and trial preparation. Manage attorney calendars, deadlines, client communications, and litigation-related correspondence while coordinating with courts, opposing counsel, clients, vendors, and outside parties. Prepare, format, proofread, and electronically file legal documents with state and federal courts. Assist with document review, production, Bates numbering, redactions, and case file organization. Coordinate depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and other litigation-related meetings. Maintain physical and electronic case files, oversee conflict checks and client intake procedures, process expense reports, assist with time entry revisions, and provide administrative support to ensure matters are handled efficiently and accurately.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum 4 years of defense litigation legal assistant experience
• Experience supporting litigation matters in state and federal courts
• Knowledge of Tennessee and Federal Rules of Civil Procedure
• Experience with discovery, trial preparation, hearings, arbitrations, mediations, and depositions
• Experience with e-filing, Bates numbering, document redaction, and document production
• Typing speed of at least 65 WPM
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Strong proofreading, writing, grammar, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced legal environment
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and sound professional judgment
• Ability to work collaboratively with attorneys, clients, and support staff

Preferred Qualifications

• Employment defense litigation experience
• Labor & Employment law experience
• Experience supporting attorneys before administrative agencies
• Experience with electronic document management systems
• Time entry and legal billing software experience
• Associate or bachelor's degree

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary up to $70,000 per year
• Full-time, direct hire opportunity
• Onsite position in Memphis, TN 38120
• Monday-Friday schedule (40-hour workweek plus one-hour lunch break)
• Paid parking
• Collaborative and professional law firm environment
• Opportunity to support sophisticated employment defense litigation matters
• Work alongside experienced attorneys and legal professionals
• Long-term career growth potential

Important Note

Candidates must have defense litigation experience. Plaintiff-side litigation experience alone will not be considered.

Interested candidates are encouraged to send their resume to jalejo@appleone.com or connect with me directly on LinkedIn for a confidential discussion.