Associate Attorney

Landry & Azevedo, Attorneys at Law; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Landry & Azevedo, Attorneys at Law in Knoxville, TN is seeking an Associate Attorney to manage active caseloads across family law and civil litigation. You will handle court appearances, motions, discovery, depositions, and negotiations while advising clients and coordinating with opposing counsel.

The ideal candidate has about 2+ years of experience, a strong foundation in legal research and writing, and a license to practice in Tennessee in good standing.

Qualifications

• Active Tennessee law license in good standing.
• Approximately 2+ years of legal experience, preferably involving litigation or substantial client responsibility.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage active caseloads including family law, civil litigation, and estate matters.
• Perform courtroom appearances, motion practice, discovery, depositions, and negotiations.
• Draft pleadings, motions, agreements, and proposed orders.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Job description

Associate Attorney

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Organising Institution / Firm

Landry & Azevedo, Attorneys at Law

Rolling Basis (Official)

Knoxville, TN

Competitive compensation commensurate with experience

Active Tennessee law license in good standing; Approximately 2+ years of legal experience (preferably litigation or client responsibility).

Law Firm Job

Full Opportunity Brief

Contextual Overview

Landry & Azevedo, Attorneys at Law, is a growing general-practice firm based in Knoxville, Tennessee. The firm is seeking multiple Associate Attorneys to manage active caseloads, with a primary focus on family law and a diverse range of civil litigation matters. The firm emphasizes mentorship and provides opportunities for attorneys to develop their own practice areas.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Active Tennessee law license in good standing.
• Approximately 2+ years of legal experience, preferably involving litigation or substantial client responsibility.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and the courts.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Manage active caseloads including family law, civil litigation, and estate matters.
• Perform courtroom appearances, motion practice, discovery, depositions, and negotiations.
• Draft pleadings, motions, agreements, and proposed orders.
• Provide direct client counseling and case management.

Stipend, Compensation & Mode

Compensation: Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Benefits include employer-sponsored health insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, and paid time off.

• Is the firm limited to family law? No. While family law is the largest portion of their practice, the partners are open to expanding into other practice areas based on the interests and strengths of the hired attorneys.
• What is the expected experience level? The firm is seeking candidates with approximately 2+ years of experience, though they emphasize the desire for lawyers interested in long-term growth and practice development.