Location:
Nashville Office
Stites & Harbison is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our Family Law Service Group in Nashville. This role is ideal for a highly organized legal professional who enjoys being an integral member of the litigation team and supporting attorneys through every stage of complex family law matters.
Please note: This is a fully in-office position. Candidates must reside within commuting distance of Nashville, Tennessee.
What You’ll Do
- Organize, manage, and index exhibits and case materials
- Serve as a liaison between attorneys, clients, experts, witnesses, court personnel, and opposing counsel
- Prepare trial notebooks, hearing binders, and case files
- Assist attorneys in preparing for hearings, mediations, depositions, trials, and appellate proceedings
- Coordinate witness preparation and testimony logistics
- Conduct client and witness interviews
- Draft and assist with pleadings, motions, correspondence, discovery materials, and appellate filings
- Maintain organized electronic and physical case files and databases
- Track court dates, filing deadlines, discovery schedules, and case-related logistics
- Support attorneys with day-to-day case management and administrative responsibilities
What You Bring
Required:
- Minimum of 3 years of litigation paralegal experience
- Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
Preferred:
- Associate’s degree, bachelor’s degree, or Paralegal Certificate
- Prior family law litigation experience
- Professional certification such as NALA Certified Paralegal (CP), AACP, or ABA-approved paralegal credentials
Interested candidates, please click the Apply button below to access the application form. Please include a brief statement describing your relevant experience and why you are excited to join our team, along with your resume and cover letter. No phone calls, please.