Litigation Associate Attorney

Strategic Recruitment Solutions; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Strategic Recruitment Solutions in Nashville seeks a Defense Litigation Associate with approximately 2–5 years of civil litigation experience. The role offers growth, greater ownership, and involvement in case strategy within a boutique defense practice.

Ideal candidates will manage a caseload with partner support, participate in depositions, discovery, and hearings, and contribute to strategy decisions while developing subject-matter depth in professional liability defense.

Qualifications

• Approximately 2–5 years of civil litigation experience.
• Defense experience preferred (professional liability, healthcare, insurance, or complex litigation).
• Experience with depositions, written discovery, and motion practice.
• Strong writing and analytical skills.
• Looking for a role with greater ownership and long-term growth.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload with partner support.
• Direct involvement in litigation and case strategy.
• Depositions, discovery, hearings, and motion practice.
• Close mentorship without micromanagement.
• Boutique environment known for thoughtful, high-quality work.
• Path to developing a niche practice in professional liability defense.

Skills

Strong writing

Analytical skills

Ownership mindset

Job description

A well-regarded boutique litigation firm is seeking a Defense Litigation Associate with approximately 2–5 years of experience who is looking for the next step in their practice — more responsibility, more strategic involvement, and the opportunity to develop real subject-matter depth in a specialized area of defense litigation.

This role is a strong fit for an associate with solid civil litigation experience who wants to move beyond a high-volume workflow and into a practice where associates are trusted to handle cases, participate in strategy decisions, and work closely with experienced trial lawyers.

The firm handles complex defense matters involving licensed professionals and technical issues, providing the opportunity to build long-term expertise in a respected and highly specialized area of litigation.

What makes this opportunity different

• Opportunity to manage your own caseload with partner support
• Direct involvement in litigation and case strategy
• Depositions, discovery, hearings, and motion practice
• Close mentorship without micromanagement
• Boutique environment known for thoughtful, high-quality work
• Path to developing a niche practice in professional liability defense

Qualifications

• Approximately 2–5 years of civil litigation experience
• Defense experience preferred (professional liability, healthcare, insurance, or complex litigation)
• Experience with depositions, written discovery, and motion practice
• Strong writing and analytical skills
• Looking for a role with greater ownership and long-term growth

This is a fantastic opportunity with a great firm and even better people. Reach out today!