Experienced Litigation Attorney (4+ years)

McGlinchey Stafford; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits included

Job summary

A national business defense law firm is seeking an Experienced Litigation Attorney to join their Nashville office. The ideal candidate has over 4 years of experience in commercial litigation, a current Tennessee law license, and excels in drafting legal motions. This role offers a collaborative environment and a commitment to client service. Compensation is commensurate with experience and includes full benefits.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of commercial litigation experience required.
• Must have an active Tennessee law license in good standing.
• Experience with federal court proceedings is a plus.
• Experience developing strategy for written and deposition discovery.
• Ability to distill research into persuasive written work product.
• Federal court experience is a plus.
• Bankruptcy experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Draft legal briefs for dispositive motions and appeals.
• Develop strategies for written and deposition discovery.
• Collaborate with team members during trials.
• Represent clients with meticulous advocacy and professional communication.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues and clients throughout cases.

Skills

Commercial litigation experience

Drafting complaints and motions

Research and analytical skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Motions practice

Tribunal advocacy

Education

Current license to practice law in Tennessee

Job description

Experienced Litigation Attorney (4+ years)

McGlinchey Stafford is a welcoming and dynamic business defense law firm with a national presence in commercial litigation. We are excited to find an attorney with 4+ years of experience in business litigation, commercial litigation, and/or financial services litigation to join our Nashville office! Bankruptcy experience is a plus, but not required.

We are looking for candidates who enjoy diving into detailed legal briefings and have experience drafting briefs for dispositive motions, trial motions, and post-judgment motions and appeals, as well as tackling complex legal issues. We require candidates to be licensed to practice law in Tennessee and that license must be active and in good standing. If you’re an attorney who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about meticulous advocacy, we’d love to hear from you!

Requirements of the position:

• 4+ years of commercial litigation experience;
• A current license to practice law in the state of Tennessee is required, must be active and in good standing;
• Experience drafting complaints, answers, motions, and other pleadings;
• Experience participating in the development of a strategy for written and deposition discovery;
• To distill research into meaningful and persuasive written work product and to work meticulously to ensure the quality of work product;
• Federal court experience is a plus; and
• Bankruptcy experience is a plus.

Ideal candidates will also have:

• A state or federal clerkship;
• Candidates who are admitted and in good standing in additional jurisdictions are preferred, but additional admissions are not required;
• A team mindset while assisting with preparation for trials and evidentiary hearings;
• Confidence in serving as a representative of clients and our firm while meeting and conferring with opposing counsel;
• Excellent research and analytical skills as well as clear and concise verbal and written communication skills;
• An interest in complex briefing and appeals; and
• A demonstrated dedication to client service.

All submissions will be held in strict confidence.

Compensation will be commensurate with experience; full benefits included.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.