Legal Assistant — Litigation & Trial Prep (Nashville)

Rainey Kizer Reviere & Bell PLC; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Rainey, Kizer, Reviere & Bell, PLC seeks a Legal Assistant to provide administrative and legal support to multiple attorneys in our Nashville, Tennessee office. The role requires a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment with at least 3 years of experience as a legal assistant or paralegal.

Experience with medical malpractice is preferred but not required. Responsibilities include document drafting, subpoenas handling, evidence gathering, calendar management, and

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the legal assistant or paralegal field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to multi-task while prioritizing workload.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Liaise and communicate between internal and external third parties
• Gather, organize, and maintain relevant information from sources through subpoenas or written requests and ensure proper indexing and filing of documents in files and case management software
• Draft and proofread correspondence and legal documents as requested by supervising attorney(s)
• Perform administrative duties for supervising attorney(s), such as scheduling calendar hearings and deadlines, opening/organizing/closing case files, reviewing, scanning, and emailing the daily mail
• Compile information for potential lay and expert witnesses, involving trial preparation, trial exhibits, coordination of witnesses, preparation meetings, and conduct jury panel research as needed
• Record, either periodically or regularly, billable time (as appropriate)
• Other duties may be assigned by supervisor(s)

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Rainey, Kizer, Reviere & Bell, PLC seeks a Legal Assistant to provide administrative and legal support to multiple attorneys in our Nashville, Tennessee office. The role requires a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment with at least 3 years of experience as a legal assistant or paralegal.

Experience with medical malpractice is preferred but not required. Responsibilities include document drafting, subpoenas handling, evidence gathering, calendar management, and