Junior Construction Litigation Associate

Permanent Placements LLC; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Permanent Placements LLC in Nashville seeks a Junior Construction Litigation Associate to join its growing litigation team. This role focuses on construction disputes, complex commercial litigation, and contract matters, with 1–3 years of litigation experience preferred.

Candidates should have a J.D., Tennessee bar eligibility, strong research and writing skills, and the ability to collaborate in a fast-paced environment. Prior clerkship or construction experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in Tennessee or eligible for admission.
• 1–3 years of litigation experience including clerkship experience.
• Exceptional legal writing, research, and analytical abilities.
• Strong oral advocacy and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support all phases of litigation from inception through resolution, trial, and appeal.
• Draft motions, briefs, pleadings, and memoranda.
• Manage discovery, document review, and fact investigations.
• Assist with depositions, mediations, hearings, arbitrations, and trials.
• Collaborate with clients, experts, consultants, and litigation teams.
• Handle matters involving construction and commercial disputes.

Skills

Legal writing

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Our client is seeking a Junior Construction Litigation Associate to join its growing litigation team in Nashville. This is an excellent opportunity for a junior attorney looking to build a sophisticated litigation practice focused on construction disputes, complex commercial litigation, and contract-related matters. The firm is open to candidates with 1-3 years of litigation experience, including attorneys currently serving in or recently completing a judicial clerkship. Prior construction litigation experience is beneficial but not required. Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills are the highest priorities for this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Support all phases of litigation from case inception through resolution, trial, and appeal.
• Conduct legal research and draft motions, briefs, pleadings, and memoranda.
• Manage and participate in written discovery, document review, and fact investigations.
• Assist with depositions, mediations, hearings, arbitrations, and trials.
• Collaborate with clients, experts, consultants, and litigation teams.
• Handle matters involving construction defects, delay claims, contract disputes, payment disputes, insurance-related issues, and other complex business litigation matters.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in Tennessee or eligible for admission.
• 1-3 years of litigation experience, including judicial clerkship experience.
• Exceptional legal writing, research, and analytical abilities.
• Strong oral advocacy and communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced legal environment.
• Demonstrated interest in litigation and dispute resolution.

Preferred Experience

• Current or recent federal, state, or appellate judicial clerkship.
• Experience with commercial litigation, construction litigation, or complex civil litigation.
• Drafting dispositive motions, briefs, and substantive legal filings.
• Trial preparation, courtroom exposure, or evidentiary hearing experience.

Why Consider This Opportunity

• Direct mentorship from experienced litigators.
• Early responsibility and meaningful client exposure.
• Opportunity to develop litigation, deposition, and trial skills.
• Work on sophisticated construction and commercial disputes.
• Clear path for professional growth and advancement.