Litigation Associate — Memphis (Commercial)

Nbutexas; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Professional development and mentoring

Attorney training programs

Path to partnership potential

Bonus opportunities and incentives

Job summary

Nbutexas in Memphis seeks a Litigation Associate Attorney to join a busy team handling sophisticated commercial disputes. This role offers client interaction, meaningful courtroom experience, and long-term growth with a nationally respected defense-side practice.

The attorney will work on complex commercial matters, collaborate with seasoned litigators, and contribute to a supportive, client-focused culture in the Memphis office.

Qualifications

• Active Tennessee Bar license in good standing.
• 3–6 years of commercial litigation experience.
• Ability to independently manage litigation responsibilities while working collaboratively within a team.
• Experience handling all phases of litigation, including discovery, depositions, motion practice, and court appearances.
• Strong legal writing, research, and oral advocacy skills.
• Experience drafting discovery, motions, and dispositive motions.
• Experience conducting and defending depositions.
• Excellent communication and client relationship management abilities.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Comfortable appearing in court and advocating on behalf of clients.
• Ability to work full-time in the Memphis office.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support commercial litigation matters through all phases of the litigation process
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, responses, and legal memoranda
• Conduct legal research and develop litigation strategies
• Take and defend depositions
• Prepare for and attend hearings, mediations, and court proceedings
• Assist with case management from inception through resolution
• Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, witnesses, and experts
• Collaborate with partners and attorneys across the firm's litigation practice
• Provide practical legal guidance and strategic support to clients

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Client interaction

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

Nbutexas in Memphis seeks a Litigation Associate Attorney to join a busy team handling sophisticated commercial disputes. This role offers client interaction, meaningful courtroom experience, and long-term growth with a nationally respected defense-side practice.

The attorney will work on complex commercial matters, collaborate with seasoned litigators, and contribute to a supportive, client-focused culture in the Memphis office.