Paralegal

Looking for a Paralegal to join our Team of Gladiators!

Title: Paralegal

Hours: Full-time position

Schedule: Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Salary: Depends on your level of skill and experience
We’re looking for a smart, detail-oriented administrative professional with a talent for listening and communicating with clients and a passion for helping others.
At Rocky McElhaney Law Firm, we’re more than just a group of legal professionals. We’re a team of gladiators dedicated to fighting to gain justice for our clients. We’re a family of talented professionals who share a passion for helping others. We’re a group of people who strive for excellence in everything we do, who value hard work, and who enjoy the work we do. Our paralegals play a critical role in every case we take, and we think ours are the best in the city. We’re looking for a talented paralegal who would fit right in with a culture of smart, funny, thoughtful people who care as much for each other as they do for the special work they do.

You’ll know we’re a good fit if…

• You’re tired of working for a firm that cares more about the bottom line than you or their clients.
• You enjoy a fast-paced environment and the challenge of juggling multiple projects.
• You want quality benefits with real value, a chance to learn and grow professionally, an attractive workplace, and leadership that recognizes and rewards initiative and innovation.
• You’re a people-person who thrives on building relationships and helping others.
• You believe everyone deserves equal respect, regardless of their race, religion, sexual orientation, level of income, or job title.
• You have a healthy sense of humor.
• You’re looking for a role that will allow you to change lives.
• You’re looking for a job that you’ll never want to leave.

We’ll know you’re a good fit if…

• You have a high school degree.
• You have 3 years of paralegal experience.
• You’re adept in the use of Microsoft Office applications and have basic computer skills.
• You like investigation and have a talent for tracking down the kind of documents and information required to build a good case.
• You have a knack for organization, attending to details, and managing your time.
• You have the skill required to juggle multiple projects with differing timelines, the judgement required to correctly prioritize important tasks, and the ability to meet deadlines for all these things without losing your temper or your mind.
• You’re a self-starter who’s likely to take personal initiative to get things done.
• You’re skilled at working independently but recognize when to seek help.
• You believe in the importance of protecting the confidentiality of sensitive company and client data.
• You have integrity, and you follow the rules because you understand the importance of leading by example.
• You care about our mission and are excited by the opportunity to be a part of a company dedicated to helping people who’ve been hurt.

What would I be doing every day?

As a Paralegal at Rocky McElhaney Law Firm (RML), you would report to and work with your assigned attorney. You would collaborate with other members of staff like the medical records coordinators, discovery clerks and intake team. Your day-to-day duties would include, but would not be limited to, the following:

• Assisting the attorney in investigating and working cases.
• Gathering case-related information from clients.
• Reviewing medical records, police reports, and witness statements.
• Scheduling court hearings, depositions, and other proceedings.
• Drafting correspondence to attorneys and insurance providers.
• Preparing witnesses and clients for depositions and trials.
• Scheduling medical examination appointments and follow-up with clients.
• Utilizing case management system to record case information and track tasks and deadlines.
• Keeping clients informed about progress on their cases.

Why Should I Want to Join Rocky’s Team?

There are so many reasons, but here are a few:

• Rocky McElhaney Law Firm is an amazing place to work, and we’ve got the awards to prove it: Nashville Business Journal’s Best Places to Work in 2013, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021.
• We offer the best incentives and benefits available, including generous vacation time, premier health insurance plans, staff appreciation events, free gym memberships, discounted gym memberships for family, matching 401K, and more.
• Our employees always come first. We know our employees are the key to our success. We’re dedicated to building and sustaining a team that feels valued, trusted, and fully supported, and we work hard to meet their needs as they arise.

Please note that if considered for the position, a background check will be required for employment.
More about Rocky McElhaney Law Firm’s Culture
We have high standards when it comes to the quality of our work, but we value and reward those who work smarter, not longer. We prize staff who are both teachers and learners, regardless of their age or job title. We’re hard hitters when it comes to fighting for our clients and compassionate and loyal in our relationships with each other. We like to have fun and make sure our team has opportunities to do just that. We encourage healthy lifestyles and provide our staff with ways to maintain them. We’re flexible and adaptive and strive to maintain a culture of happy, challenged, and fulfilled human beings.

Visit our career page to view Benefits Information at www.rockylawfirm.com/careers.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

Salary : $40,800 - $51,700