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Legal · Nashville, TN
Paralegal jobs in Nashville, TN
Paralegals support attorneys by drafting documents, managing case files, conducting legal research, and preparing for filings, hearings, and trials under attorney supervision.
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$20–$43/hr
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WHO WE AREElliott Davis pairs forward-thinking tax, assurance and consulting services with industry-leading workplace culture. Our nine offices — located in the fastest growing cities in the US — are built on a foundatio…
$117k - $175.4k
Your work days are brighter here.We’re obsessed with making hard work pay off, for our people, our customers, and the world around us. As a Fortune 500 company and a leading AI platform for managing people, money, and ag…
$55k
Are you a detail-oriented, organized, and proactive professional with a passion for the legal field? We are recruiting for a Legal Assistant to join a dynamic law firm located in Nashville, TN. This role is perfect for s…
This opportunity on our service desk will provide basic technical support to the client's desktops & laptops via the phone, email and remote tools - Issues that you will be required to troubleshoot includes password rese…
Paralegal Quality Assurance Specialist Tennessee Department of State Administrative Procedures Division Mission: The mission of the Office of the Secretary of State is to exceed the expectations of our customers, the tax…
$44.34k - $58.4k
Paralegal A | Nashville, TN $44,340-$58,403.96/ year Southern Migrant Legal services (SMLS), A Project of Texas RioGrande Legal Aid seeks a Paralegal A for its Nashville office. The paralegal must be fluent in written an…
$65k - $70k
Job Summary Position Summary: The Executive Assistant serves as a trusted partner to the President & CEO, providing high-level executive and administrative support that strengthens the CEO’s effectiveness and ensures the…
Overview Ardent Health is a leading provider of healthcare in growing mid-sized urban communities across the U.S. With a focus on people and investments in innovative services and technologies, Ardent is passionate about…
facilities and Senior Assisted Living centers throughout the country. Position Overview Healthpeak is seeking a detail-oriented paralegal or other contracting professional to support contracting and asset management init…
$72k - $83.63k
Job Summary We are seeking a Remote Staff Attorney for our Eviction Right to Counsel (ERTC) Project in Nashville. ERTC is a grant funded project wherein low and moderate-income tenants facing eviction will be appointed l…
Overview Ardent Health is a leading provider of healthcare in growing mid-sized urban communities across the U.S. With a focus on people and investments in innovative services and technologies, Ardent is passionate about…
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What paralegals earn in Nashville
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $20–$26 | $42k–$55k |
| Mid level | $25–$34 | $53k–$70k |
| Senior | $32–$43 | $66k–$90k |
National ranges — pay in Nashville typically tracks these.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Legal research (Westlaw, Lexis)Drafting pleadings and discoveryE-filing and court proceduresCase management softwareDocument review and e-discoveryCalendaring and deadlinesMeticulous attention to detailClient communicationConfidentiality
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Walk me through how you manage deadlines across multiple active cases.
Describe a redundant system: court rules-based calendaring, reminders at set intervals, and double-checking computation of dates. A missed deadline story handled well is acceptable; a casual attitude is not.
What experience do you have drafting discovery and pleadings?
Be specific about documents: interrogatories, requests for production, deposition summaries, motions. Note that attorneys reviewed and signed, showing you know the supervision boundary.
How do you handle a client who asks you for legal advice?
The expected answer: acknowledge the question, explain you cannot give legal advice, and route it to the attorney promptly. This tests your understanding of unauthorized practice.
Describe your legal research process for an unfamiliar issue.
Show method: secondary sources first for orientation, then primary authority on Westlaw or Lexis, checking citations are still good law, and summarizing findings in a memo.
Tell me about preparing for a trial or major hearing.
Walk through exhibits, witness binders, subpoenas, and logistics, and how you kept the attorney supplied in the moment. Calm logistics under pressure is the trait being tested.
How do you handle confidential information, especially in a small community or firm?
Give concrete habits: clean desk, locked files, careful email addressing, and never discussing matters outside the team, plus conflict-check awareness.
What practice areas have you supported, and which do you prefer?
Be honest and map your experience to the firm's practice. Preferring their area with a reason grounded in the work reads as genuine fit.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For paralegals specifically — generic advice costs you here
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List your paralegal certificate or degree and credentials like NALA CP or ACP, plus notary commission if you hold one.
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Name your practice areas and what you actually did in each, for example drafted discovery responses in personal injury litigation.
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Show software fluency: Westlaw or Lexis, Clio, Relativity or other e-discovery platforms, and state e-filing systems.
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Quantify caseload and output: number of active matters supported, filings per month, or pages of document review handled.
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Highlight deadline and trial support work explicitly; reliability under court deadlines is the core hiring concern.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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