Legal Assistant — Dynamic Team, Transactional Focus

Colonial Group; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Professional development

Job summary

Colonial Group in Nashville is seeking a Legal Assistant to support attorneys with administrative and secretarial duties, handling routine legal documents and client communications.

You will draft correspondence and transactional materials, manage filing and document management, monitor deadlines, coordinate meetings, and assist with notary duties when required. A background in transactional law and strong MS Office skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a legal assistant required; transactional law experience strongly preferred.
• High attention to accuracy, organization, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, Excel; experience with NetDocs and e-Filing is preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; capable of multitasking in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional service to both internal and external clients.
• Draft routine correspondence, memoranda, and legal documents such as contracts, agreements, amendments, and other transactional materials.
• File documents accurately—both electronically and in hard copy—ensuring compliance with jurisdictional requirements.
• Proactively anticipate attorney needs to enhance efficiency.

Skills

Legal terminology

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Client service orientation

Notary Public (where applicable)

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

MS Word

Outlook

Excel

NetDocs

e-Filing systems

Job description

Colonial Group in Nashville is seeking a Legal Assistant to support attorneys with administrative and secretarial duties, handling routine legal documents and client communications.

You will draft correspondence and transactional materials, manage filing and document management, monitor deadlines, coordinate meetings, and assist with notary duties when required. A background in transactional law and strong MS Office skills are essential.