Litigation Attorney, Personal Injury

Wettermark Keith Personal Injury Lawyers; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Growth and professional development

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Wettermark Keith Personal Injury Lawyers in Knoxville or Chattanooga seeks a Personal Injury Litigation Attorney to handle complex cases from evaluation through resolution. This full-time, in-person role offers a competitive salary, discretionary bonus, and comprehensive benefits.

The attorney must hold a Juris Doctor and an active Tennessee license with 3-5 years of PI litigation experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree and active Tennessee law license in good standing.
• 3-5 years of personal injury litigation experience.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate potential personal injury claims and determine viability.
• Investigate claims and gather evidence.
• Prepare and file pleadings, motions, and discovery.
• Represent clients in court, mediation, and settlement conferences.
• Negotiate settlements with opposing counsel or insurance companies.
• Communicate regularly with clients.
• Manage a caseload efficiently and supervise support staff as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Client-focused

Negotiation

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

About Us:

Wettermark Keith is a rapidly growing national personal injury firm. We pride ourselves on our integrity, professionalism, and commitment to excellence. At Wettermark Keith, we understand that our work extends far beyond the courtroom. We engage with people during some of the most challenging times of their lives - moments filled with uncertainty, fear, and stress. Our clients come to us in the aftermath of tragic accidents, seeking not just legal representation, but a beacon of hope for their future.

Purpose:

We are seeking someone who wants to join us at oneof the South's fastest-growing law firms as a Personal Injury Litigation Attorney. We are seeking an experienced, client-focused attorney to handle complex personal injury cases from evaluation through resolution.

This is a full-time, in-person position based in our Knoxville or Chattanooga office with a competitive salary, a discretionary bonus, and comprehensive benefits.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate potential personal injury claims and determine viability.
• Investigate claims and gather evidence.
• Prepare and file pleadings, motions, and discovery.
• Represent clients in court, mediation, and settlement conferences.
• Negotiate settlements with opposing counsel or insurance companies.
• Communicate regularly with clients.
• Manage a caseload efficiently and supervise support staff as needed.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) and active Tennessee law license in good standing.
• 3-5 years of personal injury litigation experience.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
• Passionate about advocating for clients' rights.
• Competitive salary and 401(k) matching.
• Health and dental insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Opportunities for growth and professional development.