Legal Assistant

Highland Group Professional Services; Clarksville (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

IRA with matching

AD&D insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Free parking

Limited reimbursement for self-paid健康

Limited reimbursement for self-paid健康

Job summary

Highland Group Professional Services in Clarksville, TN seeks an experienced Legal Assistant to support attorneys and daily office operations. The role involves drafting and proofreading legal documents, managing attorney schedules, and handling standard secretarial duties in a busy law firm.

The ideal candidate has proven legal assistant experience, pays close attention to detail, and can manage multiple priorities with professionalism and confidentiality. This is not an entry-level position.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of previous experience as a Legal Assistant or similar role
• Proficiency in legal secretarial duties, including drafting, reviewing, and proofreading legal documents
• Knowledge of a variety of legal practice areas
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Typing speed of at least 50 WPM
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation to the work site
• Must be able to pass a criminal and financial background check with no bankruptcy history

Responsibilities

• Draft legal documents across a variety of practice areas
• Review and proofread legal documents for accuracy and completeness
• Create and maintain schedules for attorneys
• Answer or direct phone calls, inquiries, and emails
• Handle filing, copying, faxing, and general office maintenance
• Support attorneys and staff with day-to-day administrative tasks

Skills

Legal secretarial duties

Drafting & proofreading

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Typing speed 50 WPM

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Legal Assistant

Location: Clarksville, TN
Pay Range: $35,500 – $52,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Position Type: Full-Time
Employer: Highland Group Professional Services

Position Overview

A local, well-established law firm in Clarksville, TN is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support its attorneys and daily office operations.

This position involves drafting and proofreading legal documents, managing attorney schedules, and handling standard secretarial and office duties. The firm's practice areas include Family Law, Labor/Employment Law, Business/Commercial Law, Real Estate, Estate Planning, and Probate (no criminal or personal injury). The ideal candidate has proven legal assistant experience, is detail-oriented, and can manage multiple priorities while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.

Please note: this is not an entry-level position. Previous experience as a Legal Assistant or similar role is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft legal documents across a variety of practice areas
• Review and proofread legal documents for accuracy and completeness
• Create and maintain schedules for attorneys
• Answer or direct phone calls, inquiries, and emails
• Handle filing, copying, faxing, and general office maintenance
• Support attorneys and staff with day-to-day administrative tasks

Qualifications

Required:

• 1+ year of previous experience as a Legal Assistant or similar role
• Proficiency in legal secretarial duties, including drafting, reviewing, and proofreading legal documents
• Knowledge of a variety of legal practice areas
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Typing speed of at least 50 WPM
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation to the work site
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check and financial background check with no history of bankruptcy

Preferred:

• Excellent listening and communication skills
• Strong people and interpersonal skills
• Dependable, adaptable, and flexible
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $35,500 – $52,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications
• Benefits (once hired full-time with the law firm): IRA with matching, AD&D insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, free parking, and limited reimbursement for self-paid health insurance

Work Environment

On-site, office-based position at a law firm in Clarksville, TN. This role requires strong organizational skills, professionalism, and the ability to handle confidential information in a fast-paced legal office.

Employment Relationship

The selected candidate will be directly employed by Highland Group Professional Services. All hiring decisions, employment records, and payroll will be managed by Highland Group Professional Services.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Highland Group Professional Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, national origin, physical or mental disability, political orientation, or any other status protected under applicable laws.

Employment Classification

This is a full-time, at-will position. Employment may be terminated by either the employee or Highland Group Professional Services at any time, with or without cause and notice.