Paralegal - Department of Law
Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County
Nashville, TN, TNFull-time$64K/yrPosted 5 days agoStill listed 4 days ago
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The Paralegal supports attorneys in the Department of Law with advanced litigation and client advice services. The role assists with legal documents, court preparations, research, case files, databases, and communications with clients, citizens, and attorneys. It is a full-time, Non Civil Service position. Candidates must have a paralegal certificate, two years of legal-field experience, and a valid driver’s license.
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This full-time, Non Civil Service position is located with the Department of Law and provides advanced litigation and client advice support services for a team of attorneys. Performs related duties as required.
In the Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County, every department is vital. Whether Police, Fire, NDOT, General Services, Water, Finance, Library, Parks, Codes, Law, or any other, we all play a major part in making Nashville the “IT” City. So come and join us in doing “Work That Matters” so that you can “Build Your Career while Building Your Community.”
Interested applicants should send resume and cover letter to: Cynthia Gross Chief of Staff [email protected] Please put Paralegal in subject line.
- Assists attorneys on litigation, special projects, and client advice.
- Drafts and reviews pleadings, orders, and other legal documents.
- Responds to emails and phone calls from clients, citizens, and attorneys.
- Assists with preparations for court hearings.
- Researches matters upon request.
- Assists attorneys by taking notes, organizing files, and performing administrative tasks.
- Files, serves, and delivers documents with courts, parties, and witnesses.
- Establishes and maintains files and records electronically.
- Manages databases.
- Performs other law related support services as required.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Paralegal Certificate and two (2) years of experience in a legal field LICENSE REQUIRED Valid Driver's License
Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply. Note: Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078. All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government. • Knowledge of the fundamentals of civil law and legal procedures
- Knowledge of the fundamentals of the Tennessee court structure and the legal system of the United States
- Knowledge of legal writing and research techniques
- Ability to multi-task and manage a volume of cases
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to adapt in fast-paced environment
We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.
Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations.
Requests for ADA or other protected accommodations for the recruitment process should be directed to Human Resources at 615-862-6640
How this job compares
Set against the 1,002 open Paralegal jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$64K/yr
- US median$75–110K/yr447 salary ranges
This rate, $64K, is 32% below the US median midpoint ($94K) — in the lowest quarter of Paralegal salary ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 10 open Paralegal jobs in Tennessee and 1,002 across the US. 9% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Paralegal postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (780 postings).
- Education
- 242 of the 1,002 open Paralegal jobs (24%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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