Executive Legal Assistant - (Memphis, TN)

Purpose and Scope Supports the legal department by performing secretarial and clerical services for the Office of the General Counsel. Assist management with administrative tasks such as tracking and compiling details of interest. Applicants should be able to operate independently, problem solve, work collaboratively with a variety of people and be motivated to do great work for internal clients. Essential Job FunctionsAssists lawyers in preparing for and scheduling depositions, mediations, expert witnesses, hearings, meetings, trials, conferences and court reporters. Assists lawyers in routine discovery matters, such as preparing preliminary discovery requests and responses and organizing documents in response to a request for document production. Drafts preliminary legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, affidavits, subpoenas, scheduling orders, and deposition notices. Performs legal research and write memoranda as assigned.