The Board of Professional Responsibility (BPR) is looking for a skilled and motivated Legal Executive Administrative Assistant. Under the supervision of the Chief Disciplinary Counsel, this position will support the work of BPR and Tennessee Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection (TLFCP) and keeps the official record for both Boards.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Accepts and files pleadings for new and existing BPR dockets; creates and maintains filings in dockets
· Serve as key contact for Respondents and Hearing Panel members in pre- and post-hearing matters
· Manage all processes regarding docket matters, including selection of hearing panel
· Serve as Legal Executive Administrative Assistant at all Board meetings of BPR and TLFCP
· Respond to inquiries regarding Board matters (including outside attorneys, judges, news media, government agencies, etc.)
· Research historical docket matters for respondents, litigation staff and chief counsel
· Create and maintain online repositories of docket and hearings information; maintain docket information on BPR website
· Distribute press release information including distribution to presiding judges and other state agencies, and posting on BPR website
· Supervise designated, part-time assistant
MINIMUM EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: College degree and minimum five (5) years Legal Executive Administrative Assistant experience with substitutions for education and experience.
SKILLS AND ABILITY: Excellent organization skills and attention to detail; problem-solving ability and decision making within scope of position; commitment to process improvement; ability to interact with all levels of management within judicial system; excellent written and oral communication skills; excellent computer skills with proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint; database knowledge helpful; ability to maintain confidences.
This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered for this position
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Submit an Application for Employment in PDF, a resume, and three professional references by email to human.resources@tncourts.gov. The Court System accepts only electronic applicant information saved in PDF format.
Thank you for taking time to submit your information for consideration. Please note that applicants will only receive communication regarding submissions if selected for an interview.