Legal Assistant / Paralegal

Rainey, Kizer, Reviere & Bell, PLC; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Rainey, Kizer, Reviere & Bell, PLC in Nashville, TN seeks a Legal Assistant to provide administrative and legal support to multiple attorneys in a fast-paced office. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of legal assistant or paralegal experience, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and strong organizational and communication skills to manage deadlines and document preparation.

Experience in medical malpractice is preferred but not required, and the candidate should thrive in a team environment

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Liaise and communicate between internal and external third parties.
• Gather, organize, and maintain information from subpoenas or written requests (e.g., medical records) and ensure proper indexing and filing.
• Draft and proofread correspondence and legal documents for supervising attorneys.
• Perform administrative duties such as scheduling hearings, opening/closing case files, and managing daily mail.
• Coordinate information for potential witnesses and trial preparation tasks.
• Record billable time as appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisors.

Skills

Legal experience

Communication

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