Legal Practice Assistant

A successful law firm is seeking a Legal Practice Assistant for their Downtown Nashville office. This is a great opportunity for someone with legal experience seeking great office culture. Litigation experience preferred.

Direct hire, full-time position with a one remote day per week policy after 90 days.

Responsibilities :

• Prepare, edit, and proof briefs, motions, discovery, pleadings, memos, correspondence and other similar documents and reports
• Perform complex administrative duties requiring knowledge of legal terminology and legal processes
• File briefs, pleadings, and other filings in district/state/federal court
• Schedule and coordinate logistics for meetings, travel and depositions
• Maintain calendars including court deadlines and appearances
• Enter billable time and edit time and pre-bills as needed
• Process expense reimbursements
• Answer incoming calls; prepare documents for shipment; and distribute mail
• Open and maintain client files, cases files and organizational documents
• Respond to inquiries for information

Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• 3+ years of experience as a legal assistant, paralegal, or legal secretary
• Litigation experience preferred
• Adaptable and self-motivated
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and legal software
• Excellent organization and communication skills

Benefits & Compensation:

• $60,000 - $80,000
• Vacation & holiday schedule
• Employer sponsored health insurance
• Contributing retirement