Associate Attorney

Dawson; Brentwood (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Firm will pay for renewals and continuing education

Opportunities for long-term advancement

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

A legal firm in Brentwood is seeking an Associate Attorney with 0-5 years of litigation experience in real estate, corporate, or contract law. The role involves significant client contact and public speaking. Candidates must be admitted to practice law in Tennessee, have strong personal skills, and be proficient in managing diverse cases and administrative staff. The firm supports professional development and offers competitive benefits, including education reimbursements.

Qualifications

• Must have 0-5 years of relevant litigation experience.
• Prior experience should demonstrate dedication and hard work.
• Must be available during business hours and some evenings.
• Must demonstrate dedication, strong work ethic, and excellent personal skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle matters related to assessment recovery and bankruptcy.
• Manage high project load and oversee administrative staff.
• Chair client corporate meetings and maintain case knowledge.

Skills

Litigation experience in real estate

Client contact skills

Public speaking skills

Microsoft operating system proficiency

Time management skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Admission to practice law in Tennessee

Job description

Benefits

• Firm will pay for renewals, continuing education, and LTD
• Opportunity for long term advancement and professional development opportunities

What You’ll Do

• This position regularly handles matters related to assessment recovery, money judgments, bankruptcy, judgment execution, foreclosure, and other real property issues
• Associate Attorney should enjoy significant client contact and public speaking

What We’re Looking For

• Must be admitted to practice law in Tennessee
• 0-5 years of relevant litigation experience in real estate, corporate, or contract law, or in representing governmental organizations in litigation based civil matters
• Prior work experience must demonstrate dedication and hard work
• Prior experience using a Microsoft operating system and other sophisticated software
• Must be available during business hours, as well as some evenings and weekends for client meetings
• Must be able to demonstrate excellent personal skills
• Manage high project load and administrative staff
• Maintain in-depth knowledge and independently handle all assigned cases, assigned or personally originated, in a diverse case load
• Chair client corporate meetings
• Ability to manage electronic task list and billing
• Maintain strong relationships by advising clients on the status of cases
• Expected to be proficient in all phases and tasks of a matter including drafting complaints and answers, discovery, witness preparation, taking and defending depositions, motion practice, trial preparation, and trial conduct