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Legal Assistant/Paralegal

The Higgins Firm
๐Ÿ“ Nashville, TNยทPosted 8d ago
๐Ÿ’ฐ ~$44kโ€“$50k/yr

About Us
We are a Nashville plaintiff firm representing people injured in accidents and workplace injuries. We are a close team that treats clients, and each other, like people.

About the Role
You will support our paralegals from case sign-up through settlement and serve as backup on the front phones during receptionist breaks. The role is in office for the first 90 days, then hybrid (in office and remote). It's a good fit for someone organized who likes variety and enjoys helping people.

What You Will Do

  • Send letters of representation, preservation letters, and records and FOIA requests
  • Collect initial evidence (police reports, video footage, dog bite and property reports)
  • Assist with case setup in Filevine, including Lexis reports on defendants
  • Make periodic calls to update clients and check on their medical treatment
  • Schedule calls for attorneys and paralegals
  • Answer calls from adjusters and clients; cover front phones as needed
  • Process incoming and outgoing mail and checks, scan to file, and track certified mail
  • Upload medical imaging discs and organize client photos and documents
  • Request court filings, file expenses, and track liens
  • Prepare settlement documents and checks for client pickup

What We Are Looking For

  • 1+ year of law firm or office experience (plaintiff PI or workers' comp a plus)
  • Strong organization and follow-through
  • Professional, friendly phone presence
  • Comfort with Microsoft Office and learning new software

Preferred

  • Fluent in Spanish
  • Experience with Filevine, CaseStatus, or Anytime AI (helpful, not required)
  • Tennessee Notary Public, or willing to become one

Benefits: Salary and benefits package available after a successful 6-month introductory period. Benefits include PTO, health insurance, 401k.

To Apply: Submit your resume and a short note on why you're a good fit. Bilingual applicants, please note your Spanish proficiency.

Pay: $21.00 - $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Nashville, TN 37210

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