Litigation Administrative Paralegal- 3703255

JOB TITLE: Litigation Administrative Paralegal

LOCATION: Nashville, TN 37208

SALARY/PAYRATE: $66,000–$85,000 annually

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 100% Onsite — Monday through Friday

Direct Hire (Full-Time)

BACHELOR’S DEGREE REQUIRED: No — Bachelor’s degree preferred. A

combination of related experience and a two-year paralegal

degree, or paralegal certification with related experience, may

satisfy the minimum requirements.

REFERRAL FEE: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets

hired.

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are seeking an experienced Litigation Administrative Paralegal

to join a prestigious AM200 law firm in Nashville, TN. This

full-time, onsite opportunity is ideal for a legal professional

with a strong background in defense litigation who enjoys

providing both substantive litigation assistance and

comprehensive administrative support to attorneys. The successful

candidate will join a collaborative, fast-paced environment,

supporting attorneys throughout all phases of litigation while

managing essential administrative responsibilities. This position

requires exceptional organizational skills, strong technical

proficiency, and the ability to anticipate attorney needs while

managing competing priorities and deadlines.

The firm offers a supportive, team-oriented culture,

opportunities for professional development, and a comprehensive

benefits package.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

* Provide comprehensive litigation and administrative support to

attorneys handling a variety of defense litigation matters.

* Draft, prepare, proofread, and format pleadings, motions,

discovery requests and responses, notices, subpoenas, and other

litigation documents.

* Perform electronic filing in state and federal courts,

including utilizing CM/ECF.

* Maintain litigation calendars, monitor court deadlines, and

coordinate hearings, depositions, and other case-related

proceedings.

* Assist with discovery, including document searches, factual

research, document organization, and preparation of discovery

materials.

* Prepare witness materials, case files, and supporting

documentation for attorney review and case preparation.

* Assist with trial preparation, including organizing exhibits,

trial binders, case files, and supporting documents.

* Prepare and format tables of contents and tables of authorities

for complex litigation documents.

* Maintain and organize electronic case files, conduct database

searches, retrieve information, and perform data entry.

* Coordinate attorney schedules, appointments, meetings, and

other administrative activities.

* Manage check requests and travel reimbursements through

established workflow systems.

* Assist with pre-bill review and billing statement processing in

collaboration with the firm’s support teams.

* Maintain accurate billable time entries in accordance with firm

guidelines.

* Collaborate with attorneys, legal professionals, and

administrative support teams to ensure efficient case management.

* Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director of

Practice Support.

QUALIFICATIONS

* 3–5 years of experience as a litigation legal secretary, legal

administrative assistant, and/or paralegal.

* Previous experience working in a defense-side litigation law

firm is required.

* Demonstrated employment stability, with a minimum of three

years of tenure at previous employers preferred.

* Strong understanding of civil litigation procedures, discovery

processes, court rules, and trial preparation.

* Experience with state and federal court electronic filing,

including CM/ECF.

* Strong litigation calendaring, deadline management, and

organizational skills.

* Experience preparing pleadings, motions, discovery documents,

tables of contents, tables of authorities, and trial preparation

materials.

* Experience supporting attorney billing processes, including

pre-bill review and billing statement preparation.

* Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel,

PowerPoint, and Outlook.

* Experience with legal document management and timekeeping

systems; familiarity with iManage and iTimekeep preferred.

* Ability to balance billable paralegal responsibilities with

administrative support duties.

* Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

* Strong attention to detail, proofreading skills, and the

ability to manage multiple assignments and competing deadlines.

* Professional demeanor, sound judgment, and excellent client

service skills.

* Ability to work collaboratively with attorneys and support

professionals in a fast-paced law firm environment.

* Bachelor’s degree preferred; a two-year paralegal degree

combined with relevant experience, or paralegal certification

with related experience, may satisfy educational requirements.

* Ability to work onsite in Nashville, TN.

BENEFITS

* The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

* Medical, dental, and vision insurance

* Free telehealth coverage

* Employee Assistance Program, including mental health counseling

* Caretaker services

* OnePass gym membership discounts

* Short- and long-term disability insurance

* Life insurance

* Pet insurance

* MilkStork benefits

* Free parking

* 401(k) and profit sharing, subject to eligibility requirements

* Generous paid time off and paid holidays

* Tuition reimbursement

* In-house training and professional development opportunities