Legal Assistant / Paralegal

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

Summary

As part of the legal community since 1975, Rainey, Kizer, Reviere & Bell, PLC provides the highest caliber legal counsel in a broad range of practice areas. The Firm is seeking a Legal Assistant to provide administrative and legal support to multiple attorneys in our Nashville, Tennessee office. The ideal candidate is a highly motivated and detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment. Successful candidates must have 3 years of experience as a legal assistant or paralegal. Experience working in medical malpractice is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Liaise and communicate between internal and external third parties
• Gather, organize, and maintain relevant information from sources through subpoenas or written requests (ex: medical records, employment records, etc.) 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)

Requirements

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