Litigation Attorney

Protouch Staffing; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with immediate

Paid time off and holidays

Firm‑paid bar dues and CLE

Malpractice insurance

Job summary

Protouch Staffing seeks an Associate Attorney in Tennessee to support its transactional practice, focusing on banking, real estate, title, and corporate transactions. You will work directly with clients, lenders, developers, investors, and senior attorneys, handling all phases from due diligence to closing.

The ideal candidate will have a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school, Tennessee bar admission within six months, and strong research, writing, and organizational abilities.

Qualifications

• J.D. required from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Tennessee bar admission within six months of hire or eligibility.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent organizational and project management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously with attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and client-service skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the firm's transactional practice across banking, commercial real estate, title, and corporate transactions.
• Interact directly with clients, lenders, developers, investors, and senior attorneys.
• Manage all phases of transactions from due diligence and drafting through closing and post-closing matters.
• Provide mentorship and collaborate with senior transactional attorneys.
• Contribute to business development and cultivating lasting client relationships.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Client service

Project management

Multitasking

Communication skills

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Licensed to practice in Tennessee

Job description

Summary

A well‑established regional law firm is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its growing transactional practice. The firm advises businesses, financial institutions, developers, investors, and individuals on a broad range of matters involving finance, tax, commercial litigation, real estate, estate planning, asset protection, securities, mergers and acquisitions, business formation, and corporate governance.

Summary

A well‑established regional law firm is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its growing transactional practice. The firm advises businesses, financial institutions, developers, investors, and individuals on a broad range of matters involving finance, tax, commercial litigation, real estate, estate planning, asset protection, securities, mergers and acquisitions, business formation, and corporate governance.

The firm handles sophisticated transactions and works closely with boards, executives, business owners, lenders, developers, and other professionals on complex legal matters.

Position Summary

The firm is seeking an Associate Attorney to support its transactional practice, with a primary focus on banking, commercial real estate, title, and corporate transactions.

The attorney will work directly with clients, lenders, developers, investors, business owners, title companies, and senior attorneys. The role will involve all phases of transactions, from initial due diligence and contract drafting through closing and post-closing matters.

This position offers substantial responsibility, client interaction, mentorship, and opportunities for long‑term professional growth within a sophisticated transactional practice.

Qualifications Required

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in Tennessee and in good standing, or able to obtain Tennessee admission within six months of hire.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent organizational and project management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and client-service skills.

Preferred Experience

• 0-3 years of experience in commercial real estate, title, banking, finance, or corporate transactions is preferred.
• Candidates with transactional experience are strongly preferred, but the firm is open to considering a range of experience levels.
• Recent law school graduates with relevant clerkship experience will also be considered.
• Experience reviewing title commitments, surveys, and closing documents is a plus.
• Familiarity with commercial lending transactions and entity formation is preferred.
• Working knowledge of Tennessee real estate and business law is a plus.
• Familiarity with SoftPro is a plus.

The ideal candidate will have some prior transactional experience, but the firm will not completely rule out candidates who are recent law school graduates, particularly those with relevant clerking experience.

Desired Attributes

• Strong work ethic and professional demeanor.
• Practical problem‑solving skills and sound judgment.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys, paralegals, and clients.
• Interest in business development and developing lasting client relationships.
• Desire to build a long‑term career in transactional law.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus opportunities.
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with immediate eligibility.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Firm‑paid bar dues, CLE, and malpractice insurance.
• Meaningful client contact and transaction responsibility.
• Mentorship from experienced transactional attorneys.
• Collegial and team‑oriented work environment.