Nashville Litigation Practice Assistant

Burr & Forman LLP; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Burr & Forman LLP in Nashville, TN is seeking a full-time litigation legal practice assistant to perform complex administrative tasks, including filing legal documents, managing calendars, and coordinating meetings.

The ideal candidate has at least two years of legal experience, an associate's degree or equivalent, and proficiency in Microsoft Word. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience as a litigation secretary/assistant in a law firm or corporate legal department.
• Knowledge of district, state, and federal court procedures and electronic filing.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and ability to type 50 wpm.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive with a desire to take ownership.
• Ability to balance competing priorities in a fast-paced environment and maintain professionalism under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, edit, and proof briefs, motions, discovery, pleadings, memos, and other documents.
• File briefs, pleadings, and other filings in district/state/federal court systems.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings, travel, and depositions; manage calendars and deadlines.
• Enter billable time and edit time and pre-bills as needed; process expense reimbursements.
• Answer calls, prepare documents for shipment, and maintain client and case files.

Skills

Legal terminology knowledge

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Time management

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

Burr & Forman LLP in Nashville, TN is seeking a full-time litigation legal practice assistant to perform complex administrative tasks, including filing legal documents, managing calendars, and coordinating meetings.

The ideal candidate has at least two years of legal experience, an associate's degree or equivalent, and proficiency in Microsoft Word. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential in a fast-paced environment.