Legal Assistant/Litigation Paralegal

Latitude Legal Recruitment Limited; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Generous leave

Job summary

Latitude is seeking a litigation paralegal to support a Nashville-area law firm in an on-site, permanent role. You will handle discovery, electronic filing, calendaring, and exhibits, coordinating witnesses and courtroom logistics to ensure smooth trial preparation and execution.

The position requires at least 5 years of Paralegal and Legal Assistant experience, strong case management under pressure, and proficiency with trial tech and e-discovery tools.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience with both Paralegal and Legal Assistant duties.
• Experience supporting attorneys throughout the commercial litigation lifecycle, including trial preparation and in‑trial execution.
• Ability to commit to an intensive workload.
• Demonstrated skill in case management and organization under pressure, with high-volume, fast-paced environments.
• Proficiency with trial technology and litigation tools (e.g., e‑discovery platforms, exhibit databases, presentation software used in court).
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with a willingness to take on varied responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Support the litigation team with discovery, electronic filing, calendars, exhibits, and research.
• Coordinate witnesses and manage courtroom logistics for deadlines and filings.
• Handle last‑minute filings and support trial preparation and execution.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Legal assistant duties

Litigation support

Case management under pressure

Trial technology

Communication & teamwork

Tools

e-discovery platforms

Exhibit databases

Presentation software

Job description

Are you a legal assistant or paralegal with experience electronically filing legal documents, calendaring litigation deadlines, and supporting litigation attorneys? Are you detail-oriented and committed to top-quality work product? Do you thrive in an in‑person office environment? If you answered yes to all of these, Latitude is working with a Nashville‑area law firm to fill a full‑time, on‑site litigation paralegal position, and this opportunity may be perfect for you! In this position, you’ll play a critical role in supporting this legal team by providing hands‑on support throughout the office, including administrative support and the lifecycle of litigated matters. From managing discovery, electronic filing, calendars, exhibits, and research to coordinating witnesses to handling last‑minute filings and courtroom logistics, you’ll be an essential part of an all‑hands‑on‑deck team that requires on‑site availability in Nashville, TN.

Basic Requirements For Litigation Paralegal

• Minimum of 5 years of experience with both Paralegal and Legal Assistant duties.
• Proven experience supporting attorneys throughout the commercial litigation lifecycle, including trial preparation and in‑trial execution, and managing exhibits, witness materials, and courtroom logistics for complex litigation matters.
• Ability to commit to an intensive workload.
• Demonstrated skill in case management and organization under pressure, with the ability to handle high-volume, fast‑paced, "all-hands‑on‑deck" environments.
• Proficiency with trial technology and litigation tools (e.g., e‑discovery platforms, exhibit databases, presentation software used in court).
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with a willingness to take on varied responsibilities and adapt quickly to evolving trial needs.

Position Details Of The Litigation Paralegal

• Type of role: Permanent
• Schedule: Approximately 40 hours per week
• Location: Onsite in Nashville, TN

Compensation

Pay: The salary range for this role is $80,000 to $95,000. This position is also eligible for bonuses and equity compensation. Pay is based on multiple factors including but not limited to work experience, qualifications, credentials, and location.

Benefits: In addition to pay, a competitive benefits package is also provided, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) and generous leave policies.

Confidentiality

Latitude will not propose you to prospective clients without your prior consent. Candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

About Latitude

Latitude is a full‑service flexible legal talent company serving corporate legal departments and law firms nationwide. From Fortune Global 100 companies to start‑ups and Global 50 law firms to boutiques, clients turn to us for top‑tier attorneys and other legal professionals.

Latitude specializes in providing highly skilled former in‑house counsel and Big Law attorneys for flexible contract engagements and permanent positions in dozens of practice areas, including commercial contracting, data privacy, M&A, employment, litigation, and more.

Founded in 2013, Latitude is a Chambers and Partners globally‑ranked flexible legal staffing company.

Latitude Contract Engagements & Secondments

Outstanding attorneys and other legal professionals who are seeking contract assignments or consulting/secondment roles choose to work with Latitude because of our competitive compensation and benefits, sophisticated and engaging work, a chance to work with great clients and peers, and a refreshing blend of freedom with self‑designed boundaries. Our own experience as practicing attorneys and our client relationships enable us to effectively tailor our candidate proposals to the specific practice strengths and interpersonal attributes that matter most to our clients and to match our candidates with the opportunities that will be most fulfilling to them.

Our Specialty: Peer‑Level Contract Attorneys and other legal professionals.

Latitude Attorneys have the level of skill, experience, and judgment as would be expected of a permanent member of our client’s corporate legal department or law firm and the versatility to step into challenging environments and hit the ground running. Latitude Attorneys serve on a full- or part-time contract basis, and work remotely or on‑site at the client office.

Permanent Positions

Outstanding legal professionals who are seeking permanent positions choose to work with Latitude because of our deep market knowledge, career advocacy and extensive client base. Our own practice experience and client relationships enable us to effectively tailor our candidate proposals to the specific practice strengths and interpersonal attributes that matter most to our clients and to match our candidates with the opportunities that will be most fulfilling to them.

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