Legal Assistant

Company: LHH US
Location: Nashville
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Job Summary LHH is currently recruiting for a law firm in the Greater Nashville market. The candidate will play a crucial role in supporting a high-performing team within a nationally recognized, industry-leading law environment. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to impactful legal work for clients across banking, finance, corporate, and emerging industry sectors. The firm is widely recognized for its top-tier rankings, national practice strengths, and strong client-service reputation. This is an ideal opportunity for a detail-oriented legal support professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, values teamwork, and wants exposure to sophisticated transactional work within a well-respected national legal platform. Key Responsibilities Prepare and proofread correspondence, memoranda, and legal documents including loan agreements, security documents, and due diligence materials. Coordinate attorney calendars, manage client billing, process new matters, handle mail/faxes, and maintain contact lists. Organize and maintain files, databases, and client correspondence while ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and proper documentation. Anticipate attorney needs to promote efficiency, including supporting transactional matters, maintaining closing checklists, and conducting due diligence. Communicate with clients, coordinate with internal teams, and interact with government agencies as required. Serve as a Notary Public when applicable. Perform additional duties as assigned. Requirements High School Diploma required; a Bachelor's degree is preferred. Prior Legal Assistant experience required; banking or financial services experience is strongly preferred. Experience in fintech, national security, and/or artificial intelligence is a plus. Familiarity with mergers and acquisitions, deal structuring, private equity, venture capital, or operational transactions. Knowledge of legal terminology, legal documents, and legal processes, including state and federal banking regulations and compliance requirements. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, document management systems, e-filing, and related software; NetDocs is preferred. Benefits: Depending on the specific client, location, and role, the benefits may include PTO, medical, dental, vision, term life and AD&D insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, wellness plans, and a 401k plan or a non-qualified deferred compensation plan. Additionally, you may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Bonus eligibility and amount are based upon company and/or individual performance. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www- uat.lhh.com/us/en/candidate -privacy The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: The California Fair Chance Act Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. RE: 3115033 Pay Details: $65,000.00 to $80,000.00 per year Search managed by: Clay Butler Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Military connected talent encouraged to apply To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate -privacy The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: The California Fair Chance Act Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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