Associate Attorney

Morgan & Morgan; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Morgan & Morgan in Nashville seeks an experienced Associate Attorney to join our team. 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. This role offers exposure to a broad personal injury practice, collaboration with a talented team, and

Qualifications

• Law degree from an accredited law school and bar admission in good standing.
• 1+ years of litigation experience, PI preferred.
• Excellent writing and oral advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support to trial attorneys and assist pre-, during-, and post-trial work.
• Maintain client relationships and prepare legal reports.
• Coordinate with expert witnesses and attend depositions and hearings.
• Interact with litigation paralegals and case managers.

Skills

Strong writing

Oral advocacy

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Self-starter

Long-term career focus

Education

Law degree from a fully accredited law school

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

Qualification

• 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.
• Self-starter driven by long-term career goals
• Superior writing and oral advocacy skills

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Benefits

Morgan & Morgan is a leading personal injury law firm dedicated to protecting the people, not the powerful. This success starts with our staff. For full-time employees, we offer an excellent benefits package including medical and dental insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and paid holidays.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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