Litigation Associate

Spencer Fane LLP; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Spencer Fane LLP in Nashville seeks a Litigation Associate with 3-5 years of experience to join our seasoned team on complex commercial matters. The ideal candidate will have strong deposition, motion practice, trial and arbitration skills, and a track record of preparing witnesses and handling diverse litigation events.

JD and Tennessee bar are required for admission. We value practical, client-focused advocacy delivered within a collaborative firm environment and offer a supportive platform

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school with an excellent academic record.
• Admission to the Tennessee State bar. Additional bar licenses are a plus.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience.
• Experience in commercial litigation, bankruptcy, or consumer litigation preferred.
• Ability to interface directly with attorneys and clients.
• Demonstrate an ability to work independently and productively.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Strong decision-making, problem-solving and organization skills.
• Ability to effectively handle multiple projects.
• Ability to develop and implement legal strategies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and analysis to support litigation matters.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents with attention to detail.
• Prepare discovery requests and responses.
• Represent clients in court appearances, depositions, mediations, and arbitrations.
• Manage and prioritize a diverse caseload.
• Work closely with partners on complex litigation matters.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, judges, mediators, arbitrators, and other parties involved in the litigation process.
• Participate in strategy discussions and case planning.

Skills

Client interfacing

Independent work

Legal strategy

Case management

Written & oral comms

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Tennessee Bar Admission

Job description

Spencer Fane has an opening for a Litigation Associate located in Nashville with 3-5 years of experience. Experience in commercial litigation, bankruptcy, and consumer financial services litigation is preferred. An ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience successfully executing legal strategy, taking depositions, motion practice, trial, arbitration, hearings, producing witnesses for depositions, and other key litigation events. Candidates must have law firm experience and previous experience advocating for clients.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITES:

• Conduct legal research and analysis to support litigation matters.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents with attention to detail.
• Prepare discovery requests and responses.
• Represent clients in court appearances, depositions, mediations, and arbitrations.
• Manage and prioritize a diverse caseload.
• Work closely with partners on complex litigation matters.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, judges, mediators, arbitrators, and other parties involved in the litigation process.
• Participate in strategy discussions and case planning.

QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS:

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school with an excellent academic record.
• Admission to the Tennessee State bar. Additional bar licenses are a plus.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience.
• Experience in commercial litigation, bankruptcy, or consumer litigation preferred.
• Ability to interface directly with attorneys and clients.
• Demonstrate an ability to work independently and productively.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Strong decision-making, problem-solving and organization skills.
• Ability to effectively handle multiple projects.
• Ability to develop and implement legal strategies.

DISCLAIMER:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified.