Legal Secretary- 3683355

Job Title: Legal Secretary

Location: Nashville, TN 37201

Salary/Payrate: $60K-$95K

Work Environment: Onsite

Term: DH

Bachelor’s degree required: No

Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets
hired

Job Description:

Our client, a well-regarded law firm, is looking for a Legal
Secretary to join their Nashville team.

Key Responsibilities

* Prepare, format, edit, proofread, and finalize pleadings,
briefs, correspondence, and other legal documents.
* Electronically file documents with state and federal courts;
maintain familiarity with e-filing procedures and court
requirements.
* Maintain organized, current client files and litigation
records.
* Manage attorney calendars using Outlook and Milana, including
appointments, deadlines, hearings, and critical dates.
* Coordinate attorney travel, schedules, and related logistics.
* Enter, audit, and update timekeeping records, including
appropriate litigation codes.
* Process attorney expense reports, reimbursements, and mileage
submissions.
* Provide professional, responsive telephone and administrative
support to attorneys and reception as needed.
* Review vendor invoices for accuracy, prepare payment requests,
and ensure timely submission to clients or accounting.
* Assist with the preparation, review, and timely submission of
pre-bills and client invoices.

Qualifications

* High school diploma required; college degree preferred.
* Minimum 5 years of legal secretarial or litigation support
experience.
* Experience supporting Tennessee litigation required; California
litigation experience is a plus.
* Proficiency with LexisNexis, PACER, ECF, Aderant Milana, and
Concur.
* Strong understanding of legal terminology, litigation
procedures, court filings, and legal documentation, including
preparing tables of contents and tables of authorities.
* Advanced computer skills with Microsoft Word, Excel,
PowerPoint, Outlook, document management systems, time-entry
platforms, e-filing applications, and databases.
* Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail,
accuracy, discretion, and ability to manage multiple deadlines in
a fast-paced legal environment.