Litigation Attorney

City of Gallatin; Memphis (TN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Gallatin seeks an attorney to manage civil litigation tasks including drafting pleadings, motions, briefs and conference notes, and conducting depositions. You will provide counsel to insurance claims departments and handle discovery research, analyzing and summarizing complex documents and contracts.

The role involves close work with senior attorneys on complex cases. After a structured training period, occasional remote work may be considered, reflecting flexibility within a hybrid

Qualifications

• Active Tennessee Bar license in good standing.
• Arkansas Bar license is a plus.
• 3 years civil litigation experience preferred.
• Excellent writing, communication, and research skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare pleadings, motions, briefs and conference notes.
• Conduct depositions and handle all types of court appearances.
• Provide counsel to insurance claims departments.
• Conduct discovery research, analyze and summarize legal documents and contracts.
• Work with senior attorneys on complex cases and legal projects.
• After an appropriate training, consideration is given for occasional remote work.

Skills

Legal writing

Communication skills

Legal research

Education

JD degree from approved law school

Job description

Responsibilities include:

• Prepare pleadings, motions, briefs and conference notes
• Conduct depositions and handle all types of court appearances
• Provide counsel to insurance claims departments
• Conduct discovery research, analyze and summarize legal documents and contracts
• Work with senior attorneys on complex cases and legal projects
• After an appropriate training, consideration is given for occasional remote work

Qualifications include:

• JD degree from approved law school
• Licensed, active member in good standing with the Tennessee Bar
• Licensed member of the Arkansas Bar a plus
• 3 years in civil litigation preferred
• Excellent writing, communication, and research skills