Legal Assistant / Paralegal

RAINEY KIZER REVIERE & BELL • Nashville, TN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Firm is seeking a Legal Assistant to provide administrative and legal support to multiple attorneys in our Nashville, Tennessee office. The ideal candidate is a highly motivated and detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment. Successful candidates must have 3 years of experience as a legal assistant or paralegal. Experience working in medical malpractice is preferred but not required. To be considered, please submit your completed application and resume. Please no phone calls.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the legal assistant or paralegal field
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to multi-task while prioritizing workload

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in medical malpractice

Responsibilities

• Liaise and communicate between internal and external third parties
• Gather, organize, and maintain relevant information from sources through subpoenas or written requests (ex: medical records, employment records, etc.) and ensure proper indexing and filing of documents in files and case management software
• Draft and proofread correspondence and legal documents as requested by supervising attorney(s)
• Perform administrative duties for supervising attorney(s), such as scheduling calendar hearings and deadlines, opening/organizing/closing case files, reviewing, scanning, and emailing the daily mail
• Compile information for potential lay and expert witnesses, involving trial preparation, trial exhibits, coordination of witnesses, preparation meetings, and conduct jury panel research as needed
• Record, either periodically or regularly, billable time (as appropriate)
• Other duties may be assigned by supervisor(s)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed