Paralegal- 3673701

Job Title: Paralegal

Location: Nashville, TN, 37203

Salary/Payrate: Open – depending on experience, excellent
compensation, bonus and benefits

Work Environment: Hybrid (2 days WFH)

Term: Fulltime

Bachelor’s degree required: No

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

Job Description

Our Nashville law firm client is seeking an experienced
Litigation Paralegal to join our Nashville, TN office. This
position will provide organizational and practice-specific
assistance to attorneys in a specialized litigation team,
preparing cases from onset through post-trial, including related
research and analysis. Qualified candidates demonstrate
professionalism, strong attention to detail, and the ability to
handle multiple priorities and work in an organized, efficient
manner. Travel may be required on occasion.

Responsibilities

* Assist attorneys in all stages of litigation cases from onset
through post-trial
* Oversee organization, maintenance, and appropriate utilization
of electronic and hard-copy documents and other case-related
materials, including maintenance of electronic case folders and
tracking spreadsheets across various platforms
* Assist attorneys and other paralegals in large-scale projects
outside of typical litigation scope
* Participate in document reviews and document productions; works
with attorneys and other paralegals in navigating electronic
databases as part of case fact development
* Perform analytical tasks; reviews and summarizes documents and
deposition transcripts
* Assist with basic legal research, including locating cases,
statutes, and regulatory materials; conduct fact research on the
internet and private search engines, such as Westlaw and Lexis
* Assist with law and motion practice, assembles motion papers
and exhibits, coordinates filings of pleadings and briefs, and
ensures proper service
* Draft common pleadings, motions, notices, and other court
filings
* Familiar with federal and state rules of procedure and evidence
for document format, content, filing, etc., and ensures
compliance with rules
* Perform and oversee both simple and complex authority and fact
cite-checking; confirm case quotes; proofread briefs and other
legal documents
* Assist with trial preparations; create trial notebooks;
identify and organize exhibits, coordinate witness schedules;
maintain trial calendars; and communicate effectively with
opposing counsel and courtroom staff
* Assist in preparation of post-trial filings, including
briefing, motions for costs and sanctions, etc. and organize the
case for an appeal, if necessary
* Maintain timely and accurate timekeeping records on a daily
basis
* Assist with other department activities as needed, and perform
additional duties and responsibilities as assigned
* Perform other duties as requested

Requirements

* Bachelor’s Degree and Paralegal Certification preferred;
equivalent experience considered
* Minimum of 10 or more years of experience as a Litigation
Paralegal working on complex litigation matters within a
multi-lawyer law firm
* NALA certification preferred
* Exceptional computer skills, with the ability to learn and
apply new software applications quickly
* Trial experience, including exhibit preparation, witness
preparation, and management, knowledge of subpoena preparation,
experience working with judicial assistants and trial
presentation vendors, experience assisting attorneys in the
courtroom
* Computer proficiency in Windows-based software and Microsoft
Office Suite applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and
Outlook, as well as document management
* Proficiency with e-filing and litigation support applications
such as e-discovery platforms (e.g., Everlaw or Relativity),
FileSite/WorkSite, Adobe Acrobat, cloud-based file-sharing
platforms / FTP link platforms, and similar technology
* Ability to communicate professionally and interact effectively
with all levels of personnel, including management staff and
support staff while anticipating the needs of attorneys, clients,
and matters
* Demonstrated attention to detail, reliability, outstanding
organizational skills, and ability to learn new technology
* Excellent client service skills and ability to work on multiple
matters simultaneously in an organized manner and under minimal
supervision
* Skilled at drafting clear and concise memoranda, detailed fact
summaries, pleadings, and other documents
* Flexibility to respond quickly and positively to shifting
deadlines and/or strict deadlines, with the willingness to work
flexible hours and overtime as needed, including weekends
* Position may periodically require off-site work at a war room
or the courthouse when the case goes to trial