Are you looking for a unique position to put your legal knowledge and experience to work in a meaningful way? If so, Latitude is working with a governmental agency to find a legal professional who is an excellent writer and critical thinker and is highly motivated and extremely organized to proofread and edit legal documents in a fast-paced legal environment. Perhaps you are a paralegal or have a JD and you’ve realized how much you enjoy legal writing and editing. If so, this role might be the role for you. Litigation experience is a must to be successful in this position. Basic Requirements for the Legal Quality Assurance Specialist:
3+ years of litigation experience as a paralegal, associate or law clerk
Paralegal certificate, Bachelor’s Degree or a JD from an accredited law school
A strong understanding of legal documents and legal terminology related to litigation
Experience editing legal documents and analyzing large volumes of information with acute attention to detail
Ability to conduct legal research using legal research platforms and tools such as Westlaw
Strong computer skills and ability to operate case management systems
Ability to use MS Office: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Adobe Pro; and virtual meeting platforms such as Webex and MS Teams
Excellent written, verbal, communication and listening skills
Highly professional, positive attitude, and detail-oriented
Outstanding professional references
Position Details of the Legal Quality Assurance Specialist:
Type of role: Permanent
Schedule: Full-time
Location: Downtown Nashville
Compensation: Pay: The annualized compensation range for this position is $70,000 to $75,000. Pay is based on multiple factors including but not limited to work experience, qualifications and credentials. Benefits: In addition to pay, a very generous benefits package is also being provided.
Confidentiality Latitude will not propose you to prospective clients without your prior consent. Candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.
About Latitude Latitude is a full-service flexible legal talent company serving corporate legal departments and law firms nationwide. From Fortune Global 100 companies to start-ups and Global 50 law firms to boutiques, clients turn to us for top-tier attorneys and other legal professionals.
Latitude specializes in providing highly skilled former in-house counsel and Big Law attorneys for flexible contract engagements and permanent positions in dozens of practice areas, including commercial contracting, data privacy, M&A, employment, litigation, and more.
Founded in 2013, Latitude has been recognized by Chambers as a leading global flexible legal staffing company and the #1 Legal Recruiter by The National Law Journal.
Latitude Contract Engagements & Secondments Outstanding attorneys and other legal professionals who are seeking contract assignments or consulting/secondment roles choose to work with Latitude because of our competitive compensation and benefits, sophisticated and engaging work, a chance to work with great clients and peers, and a refreshing blend of freedom with self-designed boundaries. Our own experience as practicing attorneys and our client relationships enable us to effectively tailor our candidate proposals to the specific practice strengths and interpersonal attributes that matter most to our clients and to match our candidates with the opportunities that will be most fulfilling to them.
Our Specialty: Peer-Level Contract Attorneys. Latitude Attorneys have the level of skill, experience, and judgment as would be expected of a permanent member of our client’s corporate legal department or law firm and the versatility to step into challenging environments and hit the ground running. Latitude Attorneys serve on a full- or part-time contract basis, and work remotely or on-site at the client office.
Permanent Positions Outstanding legal professionals who are seeking permanent positions choose to work with Latitude because of our deep market knowledge, career advocacy and extensive client base. Our own practice experience and client relationships enable us to effectively tailor our candidate proposals to the specific practice strengths and interpersonal attributes that matter most to our clients and to match our candidates with the opportunities that will be most fulfilling to them.
FAQ:
Q: What other legal jobs do you have? A: If you’re interested in working with Latitude but do not think this particular legal job is the right one for you, we encourage you to explore our other open opportunities or fill out a General Application by visiting us at https://latitudelegal.com/jobs/
Q: Should I apply for this specific position if I have previously applied for another Latitude position? A: Yes, it is better to apply to each Latitude job for which you are qualified and interested so that we immediately know of your interest in that specific role. This also enables you to share additional information about your qualifications or interest specific to each role. If you do not meet all of the qualifications for a position but think you would still be highly effective in the role, it can be helpful to include a brief explanation in your application.
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Thank you for your interest in Latitude! Latitude is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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