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Job Description

Job Description

Administrative / Legal Assistant

Downtown Knoxville | First Horizon Plaza

The law firm is a rapidly growing litigation firm based in downtown Knoxville, Tennessee. Our practice focuses primarily on criminal defense and plaintiff-side civil litigation/personal injury. We are a small firm on the rise, known for moving fast, working hard, and fighting aggressively for our clients.

We are currently seeking a full-time Administrative / Legal Assistant to join our team and grow with us.

** Position Overview**

This position is a critical role within the firm. You will often be the first point of contact for clients and the public—both on the phone and when they walk through our doors. The right candidate will be highly organized, professional, personable, and capable of handling multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced legal environment.

** Key Responsibilities**

· Answer and manage incoming phone calls in a professional and confident manner

· Greet clients and visitors; serve as the face of the firm

· Schedule appointments, manage calendars, and coordinate client meetings

· Maintain and organize client files (digital and physical)

· Assist attorneys with administrative tasks and basic legal support

· Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence

· Manage deadlines and help keep the office running smoothly

· Perform general office and administrative duties as needed

** What We're Looking For**

· Highly organized and detail-oriented

· Strong communication and customer-service skills

· Professional appearance and demeanor

· Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment

· Comfortable working with sensitive and confidential information

· Reliable, proactive, and able to take initiative

** Experience & Qualifications**

· Prior experience in a law office is preferred but not required

· Administrative or customer-service experience is a plus

· Familiarity with office software (email, scheduling, document management)

· Willingness to learn and grow with the firm

** Compensation & Benefits**

Pay is negotiable and based on experience. This position offers an opportunity to grow with a firm that is expanding quickly in a professional downtown Knoxville office located in First Horizon Plaza.

How to Apply

Please submit your résumé and a brief cover letter explaining why you would be a good fit for this position.