Legal Assistant Paralegal

Job Details

Job Title: Legal Assistant / Paralegal (Litigation)

Location (city, state): Nashville, TN (Downtown – Fully Onsite)

Industry: Legal Services

Pay: $60,000–$75,000 annual base

Addison Group is hiring on behalf of our client, a respected law firm with a busy civil and business litigation practice.

This is a key support role for a senior litigation attorney with a demanding caseload. The ideal candidate is highly organized, deadline-driven, and experienced in litigation support. This position is fully onsite and best suited for someone who enjoys hands-on involvement and being an integral part of an active legal practice.

• Support a senior partner attorney with daily litigation, case management, and calendar management needs.
• Draft, review, and prepare pleadings, motions, and legal correspondence.
• Handle state and federal court filings using multiple e-filing systems.
• Manage case files, documents, and deadlines across numerous active matters.
• Coordinate depositions, hearings, court appearances, and litigation schedules.
• Maintain attorney calendars and manage time-sensitive emails.
• Communicate professionally with courts, clients, opposing counsel, and vendors.
• Ensure filings are completed accurately and on time in a deadline-driven environment.

• 5+ years of experience as a legal assistant or paralegal.
• Strong civil, business, or insurance defense litigation experience preferred.
• Experience with state and federal e-filing systems required.
• Exceptional organizational and deadline-management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal document management tools.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume legal setting.

• Fully onsite role in downtown Nashville.
• Typical hours between 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
• No billable hour requirements.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance with employer contribution.
• Employer-paid basic life insurance with medical enrollment.
• 401(k) plan with profit-sharing eligibility after two years.
• Holiday bonus.
• Parking assistance may be considered.
• Stable, supportive team with long-term tenure.

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.