Associate Attorney

Morgan & Morgan, P.A.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Morgan & Morgan, P.A. in Nashville seeks an experienced Associate Attorney to support trial teams and develop litigation skills. You will work closely with Trial Attorneys, learning the playbook and becoming a polished litigator.

You will handle pre-trial tasks, communications, and depositions, while building client relationships and contributing to a strong, nationwide consumer rights practice.

Qualifications

• Law degree from a fully accredited law school.
• Active member in good standing with the TN State Bar Association.
• 1+ years of Litigation experience (PI preferred).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong interest in Personal Injury Law.
• Superior writing and oral advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support to clients and trial assist attorneys.
• Maintain client relationships.
• Help prepare demands and work with cases pre-suit.
• Prepare legal reports and documents.
• Interact with expert witnesses, draft reports and affidavits.
• Attend depositions, mediations, hearings, and court appearances.
• Work closely with Litigation Paralegals and Case Managers.

Skills

Litigation experience (PI preferred)

Communication & interpersonal skills

Strong writing & advocacy

Education

Law degree from accredited law school

TN State Bar active member

Job description

At Morgan & Morgan, the work we do matters. For millions of Americans, we’re their last line of defense against insurance companies, large corporations or defective goods. From attorneys in all 50 states, to client support staff, creative marketing to operations teams, every member of our firm has a key role to play in the winning fight for consumer rights. Our over 6,000 employees are all united by one mission: For the People.

Summary

We are seeking an experienced, detail-orientedAssociate Attorney to join ourteam in Nashville. As an associate you will work closely with our talented Trial Attorneys, providing support before, during and after trials. This is an opportunity to learn and develop litigation skills alongside world-class trial attorneys. You will learn and execute the playbook, becoming a polished and well-rounded litigator.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support to clients and trial assist attorneys
• Maintain client relationships
• Help prepare demands and work with cases pre-suit
• Prepare legal reports and documents
• Interaction with expert witnesses to include conferences, drafting of expert reports and affidavits
• Attendance and preparation for depositions, mediations, hearings, and court appearances
• Work closely with Litigation Paralegals and Case Managers

Qualifications

• Law degree from a fully accredited law school
• An active member in good standing with the TN State Bar Association
• 1+ years of Litigation experience (PI preferred).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong interest in Personal Injury Law.
• Superior writing and oral advocacy skills

Benefits

For full-time employees, we offer an excellent benefits package including medical and dental insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and paid holidays.

• Medical and dental insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays

Equal Opportunity Statement

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