Legal Assistant (Ref: 18449)

Position: Legal Assistant (Ref: 18449)
Location: Nashville, TN United States, 37243
Salary: $27.30/hr.
Duration: 1 Years 0 Months 8 Days - Contract
Openings: 1
Deadline: 07/08/2026
Description:
***Local Candidates
***Onsite

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Legal Assistant to join our team on a contract basis. This role will support the Office of Civil Rights Compliance in managing an increased volume of transactional operations. The successful candidate will play a vital role in ensuring compliance with federal and state requirements by organizing case information, managing documentation, and providing essential administrative and legal support.

Key Responsibilities
• Case Management Support: Assist in preparing files for case management processes by inputting data into internal databases and organizing case information for review and disposition by case processors and program managers.
• Documentation: Accurately document case actions taken and maintain organized records.
• Communication & Support: Provide support to the Director in responding to inquiries and complainants as appropriate.
• Case Summaries: Prepare clear and concise case summaries for the supporting office.
• Administrative Agility: Demonstrate flexibility by tackling new and diverse requests beyond typical administrative tasks, requiring specialized legal assistant expertise to support essential business processes.

Qualifications
• Proven experience in data entry, filing, and general office administration.
• Strong proficiency in utilizing 10-key calculators and maintaining basic bookkeeping records.
• Exceptional customer service skills with the ability to handle sensitive information professionally.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a high aptitude for proofreading and editing documents.
• Proficiency in typing and standard office software.

Position Details
• Schedule: Monday Friday, 8:00 AM 4:30 PM (CST)
• Location: On-site (Nashville area)
• Status: Contract

Required / Desired Skills
• Microsoft Access Required - 4 Years
• 10-Key Calculator Required - 4 Years
• Basic Bookkeeping Required - 4 Years
• Customer Service Required - 4 Years
• Customer Service Skills Required - 4 Years
• Data Entry Required - 4 Years
• Filing Required - 4 Years
• Internet Required - 4 Years
• Microsoft Word Required - 4 Years
• Proofreading/Editing Required - 4 Years
• Typing Required - 4 Years
• Verbal Communication Required - 4 Years