Associate Attorney – Civil Defense & Workers’ Comp

Moore Ingram Johnson Steele, LLP; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Moore Ingram Johnson & Steele, LLP (MIJS) seeks an Associate Attorney for our Knoxville, Tennessee office. Qualified applicants must be admitted to Tennessee bar in good standing, with prior litigation experience in civil defense or workers' compensation defense preferred.

The firm offers competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a team-driven environment as it expands across states. The role emphasizes legal research, drafting pleadings, and supporting trial teams.

Qualifications

• Admitted to Tennessee bar and in good standing.
• Prior litigation experience in civil defense and/or workers' compensation defense is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research using Lexis-Nexis and Westlaw.
• Draft legal documents, including pleadings and motions, with attention to detail.
• Assist in litigation preparation and support attorneys in court proceedings.
• Utilize knowledge of workers' compensation law to provide legal assistance.
• Collaborate with team members on case strategies and client representation.
• Demonstrate strong writing skills in correspondence and legal documentation.

Skills

Legal research

Litigation experience

Drafting pleadings and motions

Team collaboration

Strong writing skills

TN Bar admission

Tools

Lexis-Nexis

Westlaw

Job description

Moore Ingram Johnson & Steele, LLP (MIJS) seeks an Associate Attorney for our Knoxville, Tennessee office. Qualified applicants must be admitted to Tennessee bar in good standing, with prior litigation experience in civil defense or workers' compensation defense preferred.

The firm offers competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a team-driven environment as it expands across states. The role emphasizes legal research, drafting pleadings, and supporting trial teams.