Associate Attorney

Gill Family Law; Germantown (TN); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

HSA

Life Insurance

Paid Sick Leave & PTO

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Professional development support

Job summary

Gill Family Law in Germantown, TN seeks an associate attorney with 0–3 years of litigation experience and a passion for family law. You will handle divorces, custody, support, paternity, adoption, and Hague cases, collaborating with the managing partner and clients as negotiator and trial attorney. Licensing in MS/TN is preferred but not required. Training and growth are emphasized.

Qualifications

• 0–3 years of litigation experience in family law
• JD required or equivalent degree with bar eligibility
• Mississippi and Tennessee licensing preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Draft legal documents, pleadings, briefs, and correspondence
• Conduct legal research and summarize findings
• Interview clients and witnesses
• Prepare for and argue at hearings and trials
• Assist first-chair attorneys with trial preparation
• Analyze statutes, regulations, and case law
• Organize case files and track deadlines
• Move client cases toward resolution efficiently

Skills

Legal research

Interviewing clients

Trial preparation

Written communication

Time management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Cloud-based tools

Job description

Gill Family Law is a fast-growing, tech-forward boutique family law firm in Germantown, TN. We've built a modern, collaborative practice where attorneys get real investment in their growth - hands-on coaching, trial training, competitive pay, and genuine flexibility.

The Role

We're looking for an associate attorney with 0 to 3 years of litigation experience and a genuine passion for family law. You'll handle the full range of family law matters - divorce, child custody and support, paternity, adoption, dependency and neglect, alimony, and Hague Convention cases - working closely with our managing partner and clients as both negotiator and trial attorney.

We invest heavily in the right person: training, tools, and coaching to help you reach - and stay at - the top of your game. Mississippi and Tennessee licensing is preferred but not required.

What You'll Do

• Draft legal documents, pleadings, briefs, and correspondence
• Conduct legal research and summarize findings
• Interview clients and witnesses
• Prepare for and argue at hearings and trials
• Assist first-chair attorneys with trial preparation
• Analyze statutes, regulations, and case law
• Organize case files and track deadlines closely
• Move client cases toward resolution efficiently

What We're Looking For

• Strong knowledge of local, state, and federal rules of practice and procedure
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactiveComfortable under pressure and meeting deadlines
• A team player with a positive, professional attitude
• Sound judgment, discretion, and trustworthiness
• Comfortable presenting in court, meetings, and on Zoom
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and cloud-based tools
• Compassion and maturity working with clients in crisis

Total compensation depends on experience and dual-licensing costs. We offer 401(k) with matching, health/dental/vision insurance, an HSA, life insurance, paid sick leave and PTO, an EAP, and professional development support.

Primarily in-person with flexible and WFH options based on team and client needs. Some travel and regular commuting to court and our office are required.