Litigation Associate Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Leadership training programs

Comprehensive health insurance

Casual dress code

Mental health support resources

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Nashville, TN seeks a Litigation Associate Attorney with 2+ years of civil litigation experience to manage cases from inception to trial. Remote/hybrid options may be available after training, with direct client contact and team collaboration.

The role requires strong writing, research, and courtroom preparation skills, plus the ability to handle multiple matters in a fast-paced environment. JD required, bar in Tennessee preferred.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in Tennessee or pending Tennessee bar exam results.
• 2-5 years of experience, with prior insurance defense encouraged.
• Willingness to learn and work autonomously and within a team structure.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Initiative and the ability to multitask.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment.

Responsibilities

• Assess new files to establish action plans, budgets, and recommendations.
• Identify pleading requirements and delegate tasks to paralegals as needed.
• Prepare discovery responses and manage document production.
• Attend depositions, hearings, and other discovery events, providing thorough reports.
• Negotiate settlements, secure authority, and prepare for trial as necessary.
• Maintain regular communication with paralegals and legal assistants.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Initiative & multitasking

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Litigation Associate Attorney in Nashville, TN. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of practice experience and will engage in all phases of civil litigation, from case inception to trial, with direct client contact. Remote/hybrid options may be available after training.

Duties

• Assess new files to establish action plans, budgets, and recommendations.
• Identify pleading requirements and delegate tasks to paralegals as needed.
• Prepare discovery responses and manage document production.
• Attend depositions, hearings, and other discovery events, providing thorough reports.
• Negotiate settlements, secure authority, and prepare for trial as necessary.
• Maintain regular communication with paralegals and legal assistants.

Requirements

• Licensed to practice law in Tennessee or have pending Tennessee bar exam results.
• 2-5 years of experience, with prior insurance defense encouraged.
• Willingness to learn and work autonomously and within a team structure.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Initiative and the ability to multitask.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment.

Education

Juris Doctorate or better.

Certifications

• BarSkillsTeam player with loyalty and integrity.
• Functional expert and thought leader.
• Dedicated and motivated by growth opportunities.

Benefits

• Paid parental leave.
• Leadership training programs.
• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Casual dress code.
• Mental health support resources.

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