Legal Staff Paralegal in Nashville, TN

Law Firm

Nashville, TN

Legal Staff Paralegal in Nashville, TN

Legal Staff

Min 2 yrs required

No

Job Title: Litigation Paralegal

Job Responsibilities:

The Litigation Paralegal is responsible for assisting attorneys by providing crucial clerical and research support services. This includes tasks such as document preparation and review, interviewing clients and witnesses, conducting research, investigating and fact-checking, and preparing for trial. The role demands a daily on-site presence due to the nature of the work involved. Specific duties include:

- Listening to and transcribing attorney dictations.
- Drafting and preparing correspondence and memoranda.
- Collaborating with attorneys, clients, and other professionals to discuss cases or projects.
- Drafting legal documents, such as routine pleadings, motions, affidavits, and interrogatories, and filing these documents in accordance with judicial procedures and local requirements.
- Researching and analyzing statutes, regulations, legal articles, judicial decisions, and other legal sources to provide written analysis to attorneys.
- Interviewing clients and witnesses and summarizing their statements.
- Preparing, organizing, storing, and retrieving case files, which may involve evidence, exhibits, depositions, pleadings, and other items.
- Assisting attorneys with trial preparation, potentially attending trials and hearings.
- Developing and maintaining records regarding billable hours on specific cases.
- Performing other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Understanding of legal language and principles, research methods, court pleadings and processes, and related matters.
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to function well in a high-paced, sometimes stressful environment.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion and good judgment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, timekeeping software, and electronic file management.

Education and Experience:

- An Associate’s degree in Paralegal Studies or a related field is required.
- A Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies or a related field is preferred.
- A Paralegal certificate is preferred.
- Knowledge of Tennessee state and federal court proceedings is required.
- A minimum of 2 years of paralegal experience is required.

Salary Information:

The position offers a salary starting from $50,000 per year, as provided by the employer.

Benefits:

The role comes with a comprehensive benefits package, including:

- 401(k) plan
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
- Disability insurance
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing

Schedule:

- 8-hour shifts
- Day shifts
- Monday to Friday schedule
- No weekend work

Additional Requirements:

Candidates must be able to work on-site from Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm. The ability to commute to Nashville, TN 37203 is required. An Associate degree is mandatory, and possession of a Paralegal Certificate is preferred.