Attorney

Nashville Bar; Brentwood (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Law Offices of John Day, P.C. in Brentwood, TN seeks an experienced attorney for its personal injury and wrongful death practice. The role focuses on high-stakes cases, from investigation to trial, with substantial responsibility and collaboration across attorneys and staff.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in litigation, experience with complex civil matters, and strong deposition and trial skills. Tennessee licensure or eligibility will be required within an agreed timeframe.

Qualifications

• Approximately 10+ years of litigation experience, though substantial relevant experience may be considered.
• Experience handling personal injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice, products liability, or complex civil litigation.
• Jury trial experience as first chair or meaningful second-chair role.
• Substantial deposition experience and handling expert discovery.
• Strong research, analytical, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to take significant responsibility for complex cases and work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop case strategy from investigation through resolution or trial.
• Manage discovery, document review, and complex factual and legal issues.
• Take and defend fact, medical, and expert depositions.
• Collaborate with medical, economic, engineering, and other expert witnesses.
• Research and brief significant legal and evidentiary issues.
• Evaluate damages and present client losses effectively.
• Prepare and argue substantive motions and participate in mediations.
• Prepare cases for trial and act as first or second chair at jury trials.
• Communicate directly with clients and provide practical counsel while working with team.

Skills

Litigation experience

Jury trial experience

Deposition experience

Complex civil litigation

Legal research & writing

Client communication

Team collaboration

Job description

Experienced Personal Injury & Wrongful Death Attorney

Law Offices of John Day, P.C. is seeking an experienced attorney to join our personal injury and wrongful death practice. Our firm represents individuals and families in serious personal injury, catastrophic injury, and wrongful death matters throughout Tennessee. We handle significant and complex cases and are committed to practicing law at a high level at every stage—from investigation and discovery through trial and appeal.

We are looking for an accomplished litigator who is ready to play a meaningful role in the continued growth and success of our firm. The right candidate combines excellent legal judgment and advocacy skills with a genuine dedication to clients and colleagues. They are intellectually curious, prepared, practical, accountable, and they take pride in doing exceptional work for people facing some of the most difficult circumstances of their lives.

The Role

The attorney will have substantial responsibility for personal injury and wrongful death cases and will work collaboratively with our attorneys and professional staff. Depending on experience, responsibilities will include:

• Developing case strategy from initial investigation through resolution or trial;
• Managing written discovery, document review, and complex factual and legal issues;
• Taking and defending fact, medical, corporate representative, and expert depositions;
• Working with medical, economic, engineering, and other expert witnesses;
• Researching and briefing significant legal and evidentiary issues;
• Evaluating damages and developing the evidence necessary to present a client's losses effectively;
• Preparing and arguing substantive motions;
• Participating in mediations and settlement negotiations;
• Preparing cases for trial and serving as first or second chair at jury trials;
• Communicating directly with clients and providing thoughtful, practical counsel throughout the representation; and
• Working collaboratively with other attorneys and team members to achieve the best possible outcome for our clients.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

• Approximately 10 or more years of litigation experience, although we will consider candidates with fewer years who have significant relevant experience;
• Demonstrated experience handling personal injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice, products liability, or other complex civil litigation;
• Jury trial experience as first chair or in a meaningful second-chair role;
• Substantial deposition experience, including taking and defending depositions;
• Experience with expert discovery, including preparing for and taking or defending expert depositions;
• Experience analyzing medical records, expert opinions, and complex damages issues;
• Strong legal research, analytical, writing, and oral advocacy skills;
• The judgment and experience necessary to assume significant responsibility for complex cases;
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail;
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team; and
• A commitment to professionalism, responsiveness, and excellent client service.

Candidates must be licensed to practice law in the State of Tennessee or eligible for Tennessee licensure by examination or comity, with Tennessee licensure to be obtained within a mutually agreed-upon timeframe.

About Our Firm

For more than 30 years, Law Offices of John Day, P.C. has been a part of Tennessee’s legal community, earning a reputation for skilled advocacy and professional excellence. Our attorneys are highly regarded within the profession and have received recognition at both the state and national levels. The firm is based in Brentwood, Tennessee, with additional offices in Murfreesboro and Nashville.