Litigation Associate — Growth & Impact in Memphis

Quintairos, Prieto, Wood, & Boyer, P.A.; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employer-paid life insurance and short

401(k) with employer match

Paid vacation, holidays, and personal

Job summary

Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A. (QPWB) in Memphis seeks an Associate Attorney to join our in-office team. This full-time role offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, and requires approximately 3 years of litigation experience.

Ideal candidates are licensed in Tennessee, possess strong legal writing and research skills, and can manage a busy caseload while maintaining professional client relations.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active member in good standing with the Tennessee Bar (or ability to become admitted promptly).
• Approximately 3 years of litigation experience.
• Defense litigation experience preferred, but attorneys from other litigation practice areas are encouraged to apply.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Experience drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Ability to independently manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage an active caseload through all phases of litigation
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, legal memoranda, and other litigation-related documents
• Conduct legal research and develop case strategies
• Prepare and respond to written discovery
• Attend hearings, depositions, mediations, and court appearances; communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and team members
• Prepare cases for mediation, arbitration, and trial
• Ensure compliance with court deadlines and client reporting requirements
• Collaborate with attorneys and staff to provide exceptional client service

Skills

Litigation

Legal research

Legal writing

Communication

Time management

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Tools

Westlaw

Job description

Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A. (QPWB) in Memphis seeks an Associate Attorney to join our in-office team. This full-time role offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, and requires approximately 3 years of litigation experience.

Ideal candidates are licensed in Tennessee, possess strong legal writing and research skills, and can manage a busy caseload while maintaining professional client relations.