Associate Attorney

Hall Booth Smith, P.C.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Retirement savings plans

Flexible time off plans

Job summary

The Nashville office of Hall Booth Smith, P.C. is seeking an Associate Attorney with 3-5 years of solid defense litigation experience.

Qualified candidates must have prior experience in insurance defense and be active members of the Nashville Bar. This role offers an opportunity to learn from seasoned litigators while engaging in case strategy and client development. The salary range is $125k-$150k, depending on experience, with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of solid defense litigation experience.
• Prior experience in insurance defense is essential.
• Active member in good standing of the Nashville Bar.

Responsibilities

• Join a growing team and engage in case strategy and development.
• Learn from experienced litigators and develop firm clients.

Skills

Defense litigation experience

Insurance defense knowledge

Active bar membership

Job description

The Nashville, Tennessee, office of Hall Booth Smith, P.C. (HBS) is seeking an Associate Attorney to join their expanding defense litigation practice group(s). This is an opportunity to join a growing team and office, learn from experienced litigators, participate in case strategy and development, and both interact with and develop firm clients. Candidates for this position must have 3-5 years of solid defense litigation experience. Prior experience in insurance defense is essential. Candidates must be active members in good standing of the Nashville Bar. Salary Range: $125k-$150k depending on experience (plus benefits) and potentially higher if insurance defense litigation comprises all or the majority of a candidate’s experience.

About Hall Booth Smith

Established in 1989, HBS is a full-service law firm headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Experienced across a wide range of legal disciplines, HBS attorneys pride themselves on providing knowledgeable, proactive, client‑specific counsel to individuals, domestic and international corporations, state and federal agencies, and nonprofit organizations. The firm’s promise: “Serving to Achieve Excellence.” HBS currently has nearly 400 attorneys spread across 29 offices in 12 states. HBS prides itself on its firm and individual staff accolades, having been consistently selected by the Atlanta Journal Constitution as one of Atlanta’s Top Workplaces since 2008 and recognized on the Top Workplaces USA lists.

Diversity & Inclusion

HBS is committed to cultivating an environment of inclusion, believing it contributes to the overall success of all individuals. We strive for a cohesive and productive work environment in which our different cultures, backgrounds, ethnicities, and perspectives are communicated, understood, and embraced to enrich our employees and best serve our clients.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Firm is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit to ensure the best fit in every position. HBS prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, gender, gender identification, religion, religious belief or affiliation, marital status, same‑sex partner status, family status, veteran status, age, genetic information, national origin or ancestry, social origin or condition, ethnic origin, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including, but not limited to genetic characteristics or HIV/AIDS status), pregnancy, sexual orientation, political belief or affiliation, being a victim of domestic violence, sexual aggression, stalking or being perceived as such, reproductive health choices, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, commonwealth or local laws (Protected Characteristics). This policy applies to all personnel and employment practices, including hiring, promotion, transfer, recruitment, layoff or termination, compensation, benefits, performance management, selection for training, educational programs, and other similar employment decisions.

Benefits

HBS offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage along with retirement savings plans and disability insurance options. We also provide an Employee Assistance Program to aid with work‑life balance and related concerns as well as flexible time off plans encompassing accrued Paid Time Off (PTO), paid parental leave, paid holidays, and multiple other options to help employees work with their schedules as needed.