Legal Support Coordinator - Nashville

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell, & Berkowitz, PC has an opening for a Legal Support Coordinator in its Nashville, TN office.  The ideal candidate will have experience providing administrative support in a professional law firm environment and will possess exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Strong organizational abilities and the capability to work both independently and as part of a team are essential. Proficiency in MS Word (high priority), Outlook, and Excel, as well as a typing speed of at least 65 words per minute with high accuracy, are required. This role will involve supporting multiple attorneys in a fast-paced corporate law group, and we are looking for individuals who are ready to make a significant impact,  gain essential skills, and grow with us.

Initially, this position does not offer a remote work option until after one year of employment, and then it will be limited to a maximum of one day remote per work week, based on performance.

Responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

- Prioritizing and executing tasks efficiently and accurately

- Formatting and preparing documents, including correspondence and legal documents

- Scheduling meetings and coordinating client meeting logistics

- Preparing shell documents for attorneys in anticipation of client needs

- Updating and maintaining files in a timely manner

- Making travel arrangements and handling reimbursement requests for attorneys

- Time entry, processing client bills, conducting client conflict checks and new business intake

- Reviewing and ensuring the accuracy of client bills

- Maintaining attorney calendars with deadlines and other essential dates

- Reviewing vendor invoices and requesting timely payments

- Assisting attorneys and paralegals in preparation for client meetings

- Drafting and proofreading legal documents and correspondence

- Liaising with clients and external parties to gather necessary information and documents

- Ensuring compliance with deadlines and filing requirements

This position will require work hours are from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with an hour for lunch. This is an hourly paid position, and our law firm offers generous benefits and paid time off.

If you are organized, detail-oriented, want to be a part of a dynamic team, and ready to take on a new challenge, we encourage you to apply and become a valuable member of our team.

Why Join Us?

At Baker Donelson, we’re committed to cultivating a workplace that reflects our values of trusted advisor, collaboration and growth. You’ll play a key role in shaping how we communicate, connect, and grow together. We offer competitive compensation, generous benefits, and the opportunity to work on meaningful projects that impact the future of our organization.

 Must provide minimum authorization to work in the United States. Resumes only accepted for job posted.

Thank you for submitting your resume.  After our hiring committee has had a chance to review all candidates for this position, we will reach out to only those that will be moving on to the next step in our recruiting process.  We appreciate your interest in the position and will contact you if further action is necessary.

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell, & Berkowitz, PC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and all employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, sexual orientation, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression and marital status.

Baker Donelson offers a comprehensive benefits package to qualifying employees that includes, but is not limited to, the following:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid medical leave
• New Parent Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Matching