Associate Attorney

Nemer LLP; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Job summary

Nemer LLP in Nashville, TN is seeking a driven, detail-oriented full-time Associate Attorney to join our team and handle complex, high-value divorce matters.

You will be client-facing and involved in coaching clients through critical decisions, performing in-depth financial analysis of marital estates, drafting pleadings, and preparing for hearings, mediation, and trial alongside experienced senior counsel. Candidates must be licensed to practice in Tennessee or admitted by November 2026.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice in Tennessee, or admitted to the Tennessee bar by November 2026.
• 0 to 4 years of legal experience; family law or litigation exposure strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise and coach clients on day-to-day decisions arising throughout the lifecycle of their matter.
• Participate in, and over time lead, strategy sessions to assess case status, evaluate options, and align on next steps.
• Conduct detailed financial analysis related to marital estates, including asset identification, valuation support, and division modeling.
• Perform discovery audits and manage complex discovery projects to uncover financial information relevant to client matters.
• Organize and analyze financial documents, tax records, business interests, and other asset-related materials.
• Draft, review, and refine pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and other court filings with precision and accuracy.
• Conduct thorough case law research and prepare legal memoranda to support case strategy.
• Draft and negotiate prenuptial and postnuptial agreements.
• Prepare correspondence, client summaries, and internal case documentation in accordance with firm protocols.
• Assist in comprehensive preparation for hearings, trials, depositions, and mediations.
• Participate in mediation, settlement negotiations, and other alternative dispute resolution processes.
• Appear in court proceedings as appropriate for experience level.
• Coordinate with experts, financial analysts, and other professionals engaged in client matters.

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Job description

Seeking a driven and detail-oriented full-time Associate Attorney to join our team.

You will work directly on complex, high-value divorce matters. You will be involved in high-touch casework, including coaching clients through critical decisions, conducting in-depth financial analysis of marital estates, drafting substantive pleadings, and preparing for litigation and mediation alongside experienced senior counsel. You will be client-facing, strategically engaged, and expected to bring thoughtfulness and thoroughness to every work product.

Candidates must be licensed to practice law in Tennessee, or admitted to the Tennessee bar by November 2026.

Key Responsibilities

Client Advisory & Strategy

• Advise and coach clients on day-to-day decisions arising throughout the lifecycle of their matter
• Participate in, and over time lead, strategy sessions to assess case status, evaluate options, and align on next steps
• Conduct detailed financial analysis related to marital estates, including asset identification, valuation support, and division modeling
• Perform discovery audits and manage complex discovery projects to uncover financial information relevant to client matters
• Organize and analyze financial documents, tax records, business interests, and other asset-related materials

Legal Research & Document Drafting

• Draft, review, and refine pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and other court filings with precision and accuracy
• Conduct thorough case law research and prepare legal memoranda to support case strategy
• Draft and negotiate prenuptial and postnuptial agreements
• Prepare correspondence, client summaries, and internal case documentation in accordance with firm protocols
• Assist in comprehensive preparation for hearings, trials, depositions, and mediations
• Participate in mediation, settlement negotiations, and other alternative dispute resolution processes
• Appear in court proceedings as appropriate for experience level
• Coordinate with experts, financial analysts, and other professionals engaged in client matters

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
• Licensed to practice law in Tennessee, or admitted to the Tennessee bar by November 2026
• 0 to 4 years of legal experience; family law or litigation exposure strongly preferred
• Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and thoroughness in all work product
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple matters and competing deadlines simultaneously
• Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with the initiative to anticipate issues before they arise

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience or coursework in family law, estate law, or finance
• Familiarity with financial statements, tax returns, or valuation concepts
• Strong presence and comfort with oral advocacy
• Base salary commensurate with experience, plus a performance-based bonus
• Direct mentorship and hands-on training from experienced senior counsel
• Full coverage of Tennessee bar dues, ongoing CLE requirements, and other professional development
• Paid time off