Legal Assistant / Paralegal

Rainey-Kizer-Reviere-; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; 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. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of experience as a legal assistant or paralegal, with preference for medical malpractice exposure.

You will coordinate schedules, draft and proofread documents, and manage case files using the firm’s case management software while ensuring accuracy and timeliness in a fast-paced legal 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 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)

Skills

Legal administrative support

Microsoft Office proficiency

Strong communication

Organizational & time-management

Tools

Case management software

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