Associate Attorney

Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A. (QPWB); Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employer-paid life insurance

Short-term disability

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A. (QPWB) in Memphis, TN seeks an Associate Attorney to join their defense litigation team. This full-time, in-office role offers the opportunity to manage an active caseload within a collaborative environment.

The candidate should have a JD and approximately 3 years of defense litigation experience, with eligibility to practice in Tennessee. Competitive compensation is provided along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active Tennessee Bar in good standing (or ability to be admitted promptly).
• Approximately 3 years of defense litigation experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage an active caseload through all phases of litigation.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and legal memoranda.
• Conduct legal research and develop case strategies.
• Attend hearings, depositions, mediations, and court appearances.
• Ensure compliance with court deadlines and client reporting requirements.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal research

Drafting pleadings

Court appearances

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Rolling Basis (Official)

Memphis, TN

Competitive (commensurate with experience)

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school; Active member in good standing with the Tennessee Bar (or ability to become admitted promptly); Approximately 3 years of litigation experience.

Law Firm Job

Contextual Overview

Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A. (QPWB), a national defense firm, is seeking an Associate Attorney for their Memphis, TN office. This full-time, in-office role focuses on defense litigation and offers an opportunity to manage an active caseload within a collaborative environment.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active member in good standing with the Tennessee Bar (or ability to become admitted promptly).
• Approximately 3 years of litigation experience (defense litigation experience preferred).

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Manage an active caseload through all phases of litigation.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and legal memoranda.
• Conduct legal research and develop case strategies.
• Attend hearings, depositions, mediations, and court appearances.
• Ensure compliance with court deadlines and client reporting requirements.

Stipend, Compensation & Mode

Compensation: Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
Benefits: Includes medical, dental, vision insurance, employer-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and 401(k) with employer match.