LEGAL ASSISTANT - 11062025-72769

Job Information

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: TENNESSEE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, ADMINISTRATION DIVISION, DAVIDSON COUNTY

This position is designed as Hybrid (In office and Remote).

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.

Qualifications

Necessary Special Qualifications:

1. Complete a criminal history disclosure form in a manner approved by the appointing authority;
2. Agree to release all records involving their criminal history to the appointing authority;
3. Supply a fingerprint sample prescribed by the TBI based criminal history records clerk.

Overview

Under immediate supervision, is responsible for paraprofessional Legal Assistant work of average difficulty; and performs related work as required. This is the only class in the Legal Assistant sub-series. An employee in this class performs legal assistant work under the supervision of licensed attorneys.

Responsibilities

1. Research and gather information for litigation preparation from various sources such as databases, the Internet, and case files.
2. Summarize relevant laws, court decisions, and opinions, and provide recommendations to the supervising attorney.
3. Review documents for compliance with legal standards and determine necessary actions for case progression.
4. Organize and prioritize workload, incorporating unscheduled tasks and avoiding conflicts to ensure timely completion.
5. Draft, edit, and proofread legal documents, and respond to correspondence efficiently.
6. Utilize office software to manage documentation, research, and data entry.
7. Stay informed on legal changes and communicate updates to staff to ensure compliance.
8. Maintain filing systems for legal documents and ensure proper organization of case files and reference materials.
   

Competencies (KSA's)

Competencies:

1. Manages Complexity
2. Plans and Aligns
3. Communicates Effectively
4. Nimble Learning
5. Customer Focus

Knowledges:

1. Law and Government
2. Clerical
3. Customer and Personal Service

Skills:

1. Reading Comprehension
2. Writing
3. Time Management
4. Active Learning and Listening
5. Speaking

Abilities:

1. Speech Recognition
2. Speech Clarity
3. Written Comprehension
4. Problem Sensitivity
5. Deductive Reasoning
   

Tools & Equipment

1. Computer
2. Telephone
3. Fax Machine
4. Printer
5. Copy Machine/Scanner