Job description

Job Title: Legal Assistant (Hybrid)

Location: Nashville, TN

Duration: 12+ Months

Job Type: Corp-Corp / 1099 / Contract W2

Client: State of Tennessee

Note: Candidate MUST be Local & This is a 37.5/hour work week schedule

Job description:

• Position Description/Daily Activities
• The legal assistant will help determine individual and family eligibility for TennCare.
• The legal assistant will communicate critical information to clients.
• The legal assistant contributes to case preparation through administration and research.
• The legal assistant will conduct client interviews, collect facts and information, and compile case data to provide recommendations to an attorney.
• Duties will include legal research, analysis of legal papers, and drafting legal documents.
• The legal assistant assists in coordinating and communicating schedules.
• TennCare is dedicated to providing our workforce with a hybrid work environment. All positions have a combination of work from home and work in the office, which varies by position, department, and business need. Contractors must be able to travel to the office in Nashville, TN.
• Training is extensive, up to 6 weeks prescheduled, virtual / in-office (by supervisor request), contractors must attend training everyday to build proficiency.

Ideal applicants should meet the below requirements:
Education and Experience:

Bachelors or Associate Degree Required

Paralegal studies / Legal experience a plus!

Customer service or call center experience

Computer skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office products including, building / updating / maintaining spreadsheets / documents, and utilizing Outlook for communications

Multitasker

Able to work efficiently / effectively in multiple databases to extract information

Timely management of casework, including proper documentation and case resolution

Able to professionally pivot work demands / tasks to support the business unit

Researcher

Able to research / review case information and document findings accurately

Detail oriented

Strong Communicator

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Proficient writer able to send clear, concise emails, including timely responses

Organized

Good attention to detail and organization

Efficiently and effectively process and index documents

Time Management

Utilize good time management, note-taking, email organization and distribution skills

Professional demeanor

Professional outreach to internal / external customers (remaining professional at all times)

Maintain confidentiality and security of documents

Team Player

Attend workgroup meetings and participate in discussions

Assist leadership team as necessary

Skill Matrix:
1. Associates/Bachelor's Degree
2. Paralegal Studies
3. Case Management
4. Law Clerk Experience
5. Law Review
6. Office Administration
7. Paralegal Experience
8. Research and Data Collection
9. Microsoft Office
10. Customer Service Skills
11. Data Entry
12. Legal
13. Proofreading/Editing
14. Verbal Communication

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $14.34 - $23.11 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Life insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Nashville, TN 37243: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Legal Assistant: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: One location

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