Litigation Attorney, Tennessee

Rippling, Inc.; Tennessee; Remote; USD 150,000 - 206,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

HSA

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

TopDog Law is a nationally scaling personal injury firm with a fully remote team. We need a Tennessee-based litigation attorney to own a docket from filing through resolution, ensuring velocity and quality for every matter.

You will develop strategy, coordinate with pre-litigation and paralegals, manage deadlines, and negotiate settlements to reflect true advocacy while upholding the firm's culture of ownership and accountability.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active admission to the Tennessee Bar.
• 5 - 10 years of experience in Personal Injury law.
• Strong communication, negotiation, research, and writing skills.
• Ability to manage a robust case load independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of Tennessee laws, regulations, and procedures required.
• Must be located in or near the State of Tennessee.
• Strong communication skills—written and verbal.
• Ability to think critically, prioritize effectively, and execute with speed.

Responsibilities

• Manage an assigned docket of Tennessee personal injury litigation matters from filing through trial or settlement.
• Develop and execute litigation strategy on each file, including discovery, motion practice, depositions, and mediation/trial prep.
• Partner with pre-litigation attorneys and paralegals to ensure smooth, well-documented handoffs into litigation.
• Evaluate case value and negotiate settlements with a strong understanding of Tennessee carrier behavior and liability standards.
• Direct case strategy in partnership with paralegal support handling procedural compliance, filings, and deadline tracking.
• Provide clear, timely case status updates and collaborate with firm leadership on caseload and pod performance.
• Identify strategic or file-quality gaps and help refine Tennessee litigation workflows as the team scales.

Skills

Tennessee Bar admission

Strong communication

Negotiation

Legal research

Written and verbal communication

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

TopDog Law is not your typical law firm. We're a nationally scaling personal injury firm built for impact and growth — owning the client experience end-to-end, from marketing and intake through litigation. We believe that world-class marketing, paired with exceptional legal talent and operations, creates better experiences and outcomes for clients and the business alike.

Over the past three years, we've grown 2–3x year over year, setting a new standard on the marketing side of the personal injury space and proving what's possible when strategy, speed, and execution align. Now we're applying that same discipline and innovation to firm operations, case management, and national scale — intentionally building the infrastructure, systems, and teams to grow without sacrificing quality, culture, or accountability.

We are a fully remote team that share trust, open communication, and a commitment to doing great work. If you love ownership, thrive in a fast-moving environment, and want to help build something exceptional, you'll feel right at home here.

The Opportunity

As TopDog Law scales its state-centric litigation pods nationally, we need an experienced Litigation Attorney to own a Tennessee litigation docket from filing through resolution. This role is critical to maintaining case velocity and settlement quality as our Tennessee litigation team grows, ensuring every matter on their docket is litigation-ready, every deadline is met, and every client gets an outcome that reflects real advocacy, not just volume. You'll be a key contributor to our Tennessee litigation bench as we invest in state-level ownership and accountability.

What You Will Own

• Manage an assigned docket of Tennessee personal injury litigation matters from filing through trial or settlement
• Develop and execute litigation strategy on each file, including discovery, motion practice, depositions, and mediation/trial prep
• Partner with pre-litigation attorneys and paralegals to ensure smooth, well-documented handoffs into litigation
• Evaluate case value and negotiate settlements with a strong understanding of Tennessee carrier behavior and liability standards
• Direct case strategy in partnership with paralegal support handling procedural compliance, filings, and deadline tracking
• Provide clear, timely case status updates and collaborate with firm leadership on caseload and pod performance
• Identify strategic or file-quality gaps and help refine Tennessee litigation workflows as the team scales

What You Bring

Required:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
• Active admission to the Tennessee Bar
• 5 - 10 years of experience in Personal Injury law
• Strong communication, negotiation, research, and writing skills
• Ability to manage a robust case load independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of Tennessee laws, regulations, and procedures required
• Must be located in or near the State of Tennessee
• Strong communication skills—written and verbal
• Ability to think critically, prioritize effectively, and execute with speed

Preferred (Nice to Have):

• Active Admission to one or more districts of Tennessee Federal Court
• Experience in a fast-growing or high-volume environment
• Comfort with ambiguity and evolving systems
• Experience in legal, professional services, or client-centric organizations

Who Thrives Here (Core Values)

We don't hire on resumes alone. We hire for competence, character, and mindset.

• Embrace Change: Open to feedback, embracing change, and always asking "what's next?"
• Committed: You care deeply, have your teammates' backs, and show up to build something lasting.
• No-Ego Energy: Positive, professional, and solutions-oriented. Drama stays at the door.
• Ownership: You do what you say, follow through, and treat the business like it's yours.
• Fast & Hungry: You move with urgency, thrive under high expectations, and are motivated by growth and impact.

What We Offer

• Base Salary: $149,500 to $206,100 per year, commensurate with experience (Remote, Tennessee)
• Eligible for performance-based bonus
• Our job postings reflect the compensation range for the specific market and location of each role. Ranges vary by geography based on local market rates and cost of labor.
• Benefits include: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, HSA, life insurance, disability coverage, paid time off, and parental leave.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identification, or being a qualified disabled veteran or qualified veteran of the Vietnam era or any other category protected by Federal or State law.