Attorney/ Knoxville, TN

King Law Offices, PC; Jonesborough (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

King Law Offices, PC in Jonesborough, TN seeks an Associate Attorney to guide cases from intake through resolution. You will conduct client consultations, prepare pleadings, appear in court, and coordinate with a case manager to ensure timely progress.

Required JD and NC bar eligibility, strong research, writing and communication skills, and the ability to manage a high-volume caseload in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in North Carolina and in good standing with the state bar.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and client service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Comfortable working collaboratively with attorneys, case managers, and support staff.
• Courtroom experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct new client consultations and evaluate potential cases.
• Represent clients in court proceedings, mediations, depositions, and hearings.
• Research legal issues and prepare cases for court and other legal proceedings.
• Draft legal documents, pleadings, motions, and correspondence.
• Manage and review assigned cases to ensure timely progress and resolution.
• Communicate with clients in person, by phone, virtually, and in writing.
• Collaborate with case managers and team members to manage case workflow.
• Participate in team meetings, trainings, and case reviews.
• Maintain accurate case documentation and ensure compliance with firm procedures.
• Provide a high level of customer service to clients and ensure an excellent client experience.
• Manage a high-volume caseload while maintaining attention to detail.
• Navigate cases from initial consultation through resolution.

Skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Client service

Time management

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission in North Carolina

Job description

Associate Attorneys begin their day reviewing emails, returning client communications, coordinating with their assigned case manager, and preparing for court or scheduled meetings. The role involves court appearances, case preparation, client consultations, and ongoing case management from start to finish.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct new client consultations and evaluate potential cases.
• Represent clients in court proceedings, mediations, depositions, and hearings.
• Research legal issues and prepare cases for court and other legal proceedings.
• Draft legal documents, pleadings, motions, and correspondence.
• Manage and review assigned cases to ensure timely progress and resolution.
• Communicate with clients in person, by phone, virtually, and in writing.
• Collaborate with case managers and team members to manage case workflow.
• Participate in team meetings, trainings, and case reviews.
• Maintain accurate case documentation and ensure compliance with firm procedures.
• Provide a high level of customer service to clients and ensure an excellent client experience.
• Manage a high-volume caseload while maintaining attention to detail.
• Navigate cases from initial consultation through resolution.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in North Carolina and in good standing with the state bar.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and client service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Comfortable working collaboratively with attorneys, case managers, and support staff.
• Courtroom experience is preferred but not required.