Legal Assistant

Robert Half • Nashville, TN • 3h ago

Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join a litigation team in Nashville, Tennessee. This contract position offers the potential for a permanent role and is ideal for someone who can manage a fast-moving caseload, support attorneys with document preparation, and keep matters organized from intake through resolution. The role requires strong judgment, professionalism, and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion while coordinating deadlines and court-related activities.

Responsibilities:

Assist attorneys with litigation support throughout the lifecycle of active matters, helping keep cases moving efficiently at each phase.

Prepare and revise legal and case-related documents such as correspondence, deposition digests, settlement paperwork, notices, motions, summonses, and subpoenas.

Review, organize, and condense medical documentation into clear summaries that support case development.

Coordinate logistics for depositions, hearings, client meetings, expert scheduling, court reporters, and delivery services.

Submit pleadings and related materials through appropriate filing channels, including electronic filing systems and court-approved delivery methods for state and federal courts.

Gather employment, medical, and other supporting records needed for case strategy and documentation.

Build, maintain, and update orderly case files so information is easy to retrieve and deadlines remain visible.

Oversee attorney calendars by arranging appointments, tracking court dates, and managing schedule changes as needed.

Safeguard confidential client and case information in all communications, documentation, and daily administrative work. Requirements - Prior experience in a Legal Assistant role supporting litigation matters.

Working knowledge of court filing procedures, including e-Filing in state and federal courts.

Ability to manage calendars, deadlines, and competing priorities in a legal environment.

Experience preparing legal correspondence and basic litigation documents with strong attention to detail.

Comfortable handling medical, employment, and other case-related records with accuracy and confidentiality.

Strong organizational skills with the ability to maintain structured case files and documentation.

Effective written and verbal communication skills when coordinating with attorneys, clients, courts, and third-party vendors.

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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