Hybrid Legal Assistant – Workers’ Comp (Nashville)

Leitner Williams Dooley & Napolitan PLLC; Brentwood (TN); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Leitner Williams Dooley & Napolitan PLLC (LWDN) in Nashville, TN seeks an experienced workers’ compensation Legal Assistant for its Nashville office. Founded in 1882, the firm offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits.

The role is hybrid remote, with on-site training, and Brentwood, Tennessee-based team support. You will assist attorneys, handle transcription, filing, calendar management, drafting forms, and coordinating with courts and vendors.

Qualifications

• Legal administrative experience preferred.
• Associates Degree with coursework in legal procedures and terminology.
• Two years legal experience or equivalent education/experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist Attorneys by performing clerical and administrative duties.
• Transcription of legal documents and correspondence.
• Organize and maintain paper and electronic filing.
• Prepare correspondence and legal papers.
• Create spreadsheets and prepare presentations.
• Maintain calendars and track deadlines.
• Index pleadings and discovery binders.
• Draft medical/employment/IRS/SSA forms and orders.
• Proofread legal documents.
• Enter time for billing purposes.
• Assist with opening/closing file activities.
• File, organize and index legal matters.
• Scan/copy/email documents.
• Schedule court reporters and hearings.
• Arrange travel.
• Process vendor invoices.

Skills

Legal terminology

Typing 50 wpm

MS Office proficiency

Attention to detail

Time management

Professionalism

Team collaboration

Oral and written communication

Multitasking

Discretion

Education

Associates Degree in office practices

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Leitner Williams Dooley & Napolitan PLLC (LWDN) in Nashville, TN seeks an experienced workers’ compensation Legal Assistant for its Nashville office. Founded in 1882, the firm offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits.

The role is hybrid remote, with on-site training, and Brentwood, Tennessee-based team support. You will assist attorneys, handle transcription, filing, calendar management, drafting forms, and coordinating with courts and vendors.