Paralegal - Department of Law

Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County seeks a Paralegal to provide advanced litigation and client-advice support for a team of attorneys. This non-civil-service, full-time role involves drafting and reviewing legal documents, preparing for court hearings, and maintaining electronic files.

Requirements include a Paralegal Certificate and two years in a legal field, knowledge of civil law principles, and strong research and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Paralegal Certificate and two years of experience in a legal field.
• Knowledge of civil law fundamentals and procedures.
• Familiarity with Tennessee court structure and US legal system.
• Strong legal writing and research skills.
• Ability to multi-task and manage a volume of cases.
• Effective communication and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assists attorneys on litigation, special projects, and client advice.
• Drafts and reviews pleadings, orders, and other legal documents.
• Responds to emails and calls from clients, citizens, and attorneys.
• Assists with preparations for court hearings.
• Researches matters upon request.
• Takes notes, organizes files, and performs administrative tasks for attorneys.
• Files, serves, and delivers documents with courts and parties.
• Maintains electronic files and records.
• Manages databases.
• Performs other law-related support services as required.

Skills

Civil law fundamentals

Legal procedures

Legal writing

Legal research

Multi-tasking

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Paralegal Certificate

Two years legal experience

Job description

This full-time, Non Civil Service position is located with the Department of Law and provides advanced litigation and client advice support services for a team of attorneys. Performs related duties as required. In the Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County, every department is vital. Whether Police, Fire, NDOT, General Services, Water, Finance, Library, Parks, Codes, Law, or any other, we all play a major part in making Nashville the “IT” City. So come and join us in doing “Work That Matters” so that you can “Build Your Career while Building Your Community.”

• Assists attorneys on litigation, special projects, and client advice.
• Draftsandreviewspleadings,orders,andotherlegaldocuments.
• Responds to emails and phone calls from clients, citizens, and attorneys.
• Assistswithpreparations for court hearings.
• Researches matters upon request.
• Assistsattorneysbytakingnotes,organizing files,andperformingadministrativetasks.
• Files, serves, and delivers documents with courts, parties, and witnesses.
• Establishes and maintains files and records electronically.
• Managesdatabases.
• Performs other law related support services as required.

EDUCATIONANDEXPERIENCE

Paralegal Certificate and two (2) years of experience in a legal field

LICENSE REQUIRED

Valid Driver's License

Note: Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078. All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government.

• Knowledge of the fundamentals of civil law and legal procedures
• Knowledge of the fundamentals of the Tennessee court structure and the legal system of the United States
• Knowledge of legal writing and research techniques
• Ability to multi-task and manage a volume of cases
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to adapt in fast-paced environment

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.

Requests for ADA or other protected accommodations for the recruitment process should be directed to Human Resources at 615-862-6640