Litigation Paralegal Nashville

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Paralegal to support our legal team. Working closely under attorney supervision, the Paralegal will handle various substantive legal tasks, including document drafting, legal research, trial preparation, and case coordination.

This is an exciting opportunity for a professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to contribute to high-level legal operations.

Core Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-claim investigations, legal research, and case assessments
• Draft legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and appellate materials
• Communicate with court clerks and government agencies regarding procedures
• Analyze and document local filing requirements for upcoming submissions
• Manage case logistics: hearings, deadlines, calendars, and file organization
• Maintain and update pleadings and discovery indexes
• Prepare and organize exhibits, evidence, briefs, and appendices
• Support attorneys with discovery, including document productions
• Assist in all phases of trial preparation and case settlements
• Review and index medical records; redact documents for production
• Schedule and prepare materials for depositions
• Handle electronic filing and document retrieval via state/federal court sites
• Bates-label and organize document productions
• Track client documents and maintain an active list of case assignments
• Participate in team meetings to review case strategy and timelines
• Calendar deposition deadlines and manage follow-ups (errata, confidentiality)
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field
• ABA-accredited Paralegal Certificate
• 3 to 5 years of experience in a litigation-focused legal environment
• Strong understanding of legal research methods and best practices
• Proficiency in:
• Microsoft Word & Outlook
• LexisNexis & Westlaw
• PACER (required)
• Relativity (required)
• Exceptional legal writing and communication skills
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
• Comfortable working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines
  
  

Why Join Us?

This position offers a competitive salary and the chance to grow within a supportive, high-performing legal team. If you're an experienced Paralegal ready to take your career to the next level, we would love to hear from you.

Pay Details: $90,000.00 to $110,000.00 per year

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Requirements

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance