Paralegal

Hall Booth Smith, P.C. - Nashville, TN

Full-time

Nashville, TN

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Paralegal at Hall Booth Smith, P.C. plays a crucial role in supporting attorneys through various aspects of litigation, including case preparation, management, and execution. This position requires a comprehensive understanding of legal principles and practices, which is typically acquired through an associate's degree or a certified paralegal education. The paralegal will be responsible for obtaining, reviewing, analyzing, and summarizing legal documentation related to cases, ensuring that all necessary information is organized and accessible for the attorney team. In addition to document management, the paralegal will schedule depositions and meetings with clients, witnesses, experts, and opposing counsel. They will also identify and evaluate potential experts, track document requests, and proactively work to advance cases. Regular communication with clients regarding the status of their cases is essential, as is participation in discovery and trial preparation. The paralegal may also prepare draft discovery documents and maintain an expert database, conducting research on opposing counsel's experts as needed. Clerical duties such as typing, filing, and entering billable time into the computer system are also part of the role. The paralegal must meet a minimum billing requirement of 140 hours per month, which is not reduced by any time off or training. Non-billable functions may include participation in strategic committees, seminar development, and mentoring new employees. Flexibility and a willingness to assist with tasks outside the job description are important traits for success in this position.

Responsibilities

• Obtain, review, analyze, and summarize legal documentation pertaining to cases.
• Schedule depositions and meetings with clients, witnesses, experts, and opposing counsel.
• Identify, locate, interview, and evaluate potential experts and send expert packages for review.
• Track requests for documents and follow up on progress of receipt.
• Regularly review files and proactively work to move cases forward.
• Document files and update clients regarding the status of their case.
• Participate in all aspects of discovery and trial preparation as required by supervisor.
• Prepare draft discovery documents as needed.
• Maintain an expert database and research opposing counsel's experts.
• Make travel arrangements and provide necessary information to attorneys.
• Perform research on legal issues and precedents related to cases.
• File documents with various courts.
• Perform clerical duties such as typing and filing to ensure proper organization of case files.
• Enter billable time into the computer daily and meet minimum billing requirements.
• Participate in non-billable functions such as strategic committees and seminar development.
• Ensure all functions are performed in accordance with client guidelines.
• Remain flexible and open to requests for support outside of the job description.

Requirements

• 3 years of experience in litigation.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Associate's degree or certified paralegal education required.
• Knowledge of legal principles and practices.
• Familiarity with various courts and their rules.
• Strong interpersonal skills for communication with attorneys, staff, and clients.
• Demonstrated organizational and prioritization skills.
• Attention to detail for accurate performance of job duties.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate integrity.
• Typing ability of 45 wpm and proficiency with computer and office equipment.

Nice-to-haves

• Certified Paralegal certification preferred.