Legal Assistant

Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail\-oriented Legal Assistant to join our dynamic legal team! This vital role offers an exciting opportunity to support a wide range of legal functions across various practice areas. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, excellent research capabilities, and a passion for delivering exceptional administrative support. Join us in providing top\-tier legal services while advancing your career in a collaborative and fast\-paced environment.

Duties

• Assist two attorneys with legal case management by organizing and maintaining case files using document management systems such as Clio
• Conduct comprehensive legal research utilizing Westlaw, LexisNexis, and other legal research tools to support ongoing cases and legal strategies
• Draft, review, and proofread legal documents including contracts, pleadings, correspondence, and reports with precision and clarity
• Manage document review processes for litigation cases, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines
• Support client interviews by preparing questionnaires and summarizing interview notes for attorney review
• Organize and coordinate meetings, court dates, and filing deadlines to ensure timely case progression
• Perform data entry, filing, and administrative tasks with meticulous attention to detail while maintaining confidentiality and security of sensitive information
• Provide executive administrative support by managing calendars, scheduling appointments, handling phone inquiries with professional etiquette, and preparing meeting materials
• Assist with project management tasks related to various legal initiatives across practice areas such as tribal law \& regulations, patent law, workers' compensation law, personal injury law, landlord\-tenant law, family law, securities law, UCC law (Uniform Commercial Code), and environmental law

Requirements

• 1\+ years proven experience as a Legal Assistant within a busy law office environment
• Proficiency in legal software and familiarity with document management systems and case management tools is essential
• 1\+ years experience creating and managing billing invoices \- utilizing Clio is strongly preferred
• Experience with insurance billing platforms such as Legal\-X, Bottom Line, and TyMetrix is beneficial
• Excellent research skills with the ability to analyze complex legal information efficiently
• Exceptional writing skills for drafting legal documents and correspondence with clarity and professionalism
• Detail\-oriented with outstanding proofreading and transcription abilities
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast\-paced environment
• Effective communication skills coupled with professional etiquette
• Ability to handle confidential information discreetly while demonstrating high levels of accuracy in data entry and filing tasks

Join us as a Legal Assistant where your dedication will directly contribute to delivering exceptional legal support across diverse practice areas. We value proactive individuals eager to grow their expertise while supporting our mission to provide outstanding legal services!

Pay: $20\.00 \- $30\.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Work from home

Experience:

• Legal Assistant: 1 year (Required)
• Managing Invoices \& Billing: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Nashville, TN 37203 (Required)

Work Location: In person