KNOX COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE - PARALEGAL

**Position Summary** The Paralegal has the primary responsibility to provide legal research, drafting, document review, records management, and administrative support to the attorney assigned to the Knox County Sheriff’s Office. The position assists Special Counsel with legal matters, compliance review, litigation preparation, and coordination of legal documentation under attorney supervision. **Required Duties** The following are required duties of this position: * Review, analyze, and draft contracts, Memorandums of Understanding (MOU’s), interagency and vendor agreements, service-level agreements, legal memoranda, correspondence, reports, policies, general orders, and standard operating procedures; ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with applicable rules and policies. * Conduct advanced legal research (federal and Tennessee statutes, administrative codes, court decisions, ordinances, and legislative proposals) using Westlaw and other tools; summarize findings clearly for attorney review; identify controlling authorities and potential impacts. * Perform comprehensive quality control of legal documents, including cite-checking, verification of authorities and exhibits, proofreading, and identification of substantive inconsistencies or omissions before submission to counsel; ensure accuracy and completeness. * Identify legal risks, ambiguities, and compliance concerns in agreements and policies; recommend revisions for attorney consideration; raise missing information or potential problems promptly. * Track and calendar statutory, court-ordered, administrative, and internal deadlines; maintain tickler systems; anticipate scheduling conflicts; proactively communicate deadline risks to attorneys. * Organize and maintain physical and electronic legal files, contract databases, and records; apply version-control practices; manage retention, public-records requests, and accessibility in compliance with applicable laws. * Provide preparation of exhibits and case materials, organize supporting documentation, coordinate filings and hearing logistics, and assist with discovery and document production as assigned. * Communicate professionally with attorneys, county departments, law-enforcement personnel, vendors, other government offices, and the public; manage requests, provide timely status updates, and escalate urgent or sensitive matters as needed. * Demonstrate initiative and judgment; resolve routine operational issues, determine when additional direction is necessary, and promptly elevate substantive legal, ethical, or time-sensitive concerns to counsel. **Education and Training Requirements** * Education: Graduation from an ABA-approved paralegal program required. Associates degree or higher preferred Certified Paralegal (CP) or Advanced Certified Paralegal (ACP) credentials strongly preferred. * Tech-savvy with the ability to learn new systems and leverage technology to improve workflow and records management. * Experience supporting public records requests and familiarity with local government operations. **Experience Required** * Minimum three years of professional paralegal experience; government, public safety, municipal-law, or litigation background preferred. **Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities** The following non-physical knowledge, skills, and abilities are required for this position: **Skills** * Exceptional proofreading, editing, and citation-checking abilities. * Strong research and analytical capabilities; proficient with Westlaw or comparable platforms. * Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and PDF tools; familiarity with document management systems and e-discovery is a plus. * Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to interact with all department heads. * Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities. * Attributes: Integrity, initiative, reliability, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team; high discretion with confidential information. **Physical Abilities** * Must be physically able to walk, stand, or sit for extended periods of time. * Must be physically able to operate a variety of office equipment. * Must be able to lift 30 lbs. * Must have a valid state issued driver’s license * Must maintain the ability to work any hours, any shift and any days off during your career. **Position-Specific Responsibilities** The following responsibilities are required for this position: * Executes other responsibilities as assigned by the Sheriff, Chief Deputy, Special Counsel, and administration. **Tools, Machinery, and Equipment** Ability to operate or use the following machinery and/or equipment is required for this position: * Computer equipment * Multi-line telephone * Photocopier * Fax machine *The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is an equal opportunity employer* ***Type :*** *INTERNAL & EXTERNAL* ***Location :*** *SHERIFF* ***Posting Start :*** *11/05/2026* ***Posting End :*** *12/31/2026* *MINIMUM HOURLY RATE: $26.83*