Litigation Legal Assistant

VeroSkills; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

VeroSkills is looking for a Litigation Legal Assistant to join their fast-paced Nashville law firm. This position involves supporting attorneys with a significant workload by preparing and managing legal documents, maintaining calendars, and serving as the main contact for clients and court personnel.

The ideal candidate will have 3 to 5 years of litigation experience, advanced knowledge of legal terminology and e-filing procedures, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This is a 4+ month onsite contract starting mid-July.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of litigation experience, preferably in a law firm.
• Advanced knowledge of legal terminology, court rules, and e-filing procedures.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage pleadings, motions, correspondence, and exhibits.
• Coordinate attorney calendars and calculate deadlines.
• Act as the point of contact for clients and court personnel.
• Open and organize case files and manage incoming documents.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal terminology knowledge

E-filing procedures

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or Legal Secretary Certificate

Job description

Overview

Join a fast-paced Downtown Nashville law firm as a Litigation Legal Assistant, supporting attorneys on a high-volume caseload where precision and deadlines rule. This 4+ month onsite contract starts mid-July and is built for a go-getter who handles a busy workload with ease and takes pride in getting every detail right.

What you'll do

• Prepare and manage pleadings, motions, correspondence, and exhibits; handle e-filing and hard-copy court filings with precision.
• Keep attorney calendars airtight, calculate deadlines, coordinate depositions, and make sure no critical date slips.
• Be the professional point of contact for clients, court personnel, and outside offices.
• Open and organize case files, manage incoming mail and documents, and keep everything moving.

What we're looking for

• 3 to 5 years of litigation experience, gained within a law firm.
• Advanced knowledge of legal terminology, court rules, and e-filing procedures.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and comfortable with standard office tools and internet research.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree or Legal Secretary Certificate preferred.