MGC Memphis Litigation Associate Attorney

McAngus Goudelock & Courie LLC; Memphis, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Leadership training programs

Casual dress code

Mental health support resources

Employee resource groups for DEI

Job summary

McAngus Goudelock & Courie LLC in Memphis, TN is seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney with 2–5 years of civil litigation experience. The role offers opportunities for hands-on work from case inception to trial, with direct client contact and a defined path toward partnership benchmarks.

Hybrid work options and competitive compensation with monthly bonus opportunities are provided. Must be licensed to practice in Tennessee.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate or better.
• Bar license to practice in Tennessee.
• 2–5 years of civil litigation experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess new files to establish action plans, budgets, and recommendations.
• Identify pleading requirements and delegate tasks to paralegals as needed.
• Prepare discovery responses and manage document production.
• Attend depositions, hearings, and other discovery events, providing thorough reports
• Negotiate settlements, secure authority, and prepare for trial as necessary
• Maintain regular communication with paralegals and legal assistants

Skills

Autonomy

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Initiative

Thrives in fast-paced env

Education

Juris Doctorate or better

Job description

MGC Memphis Litigation Associate Attorney

Job Category: Attorneys

Requisition Number: MGCME003282

• Posted : August 25, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

Memphis
Memphis, TN 38119, USA

Description

Join MGC's Litigation Team in Memphis, TN!

MGC is an industry leading civil litigation firm celebrating 31 years of excellence spanning 22 offices across 12 states.

We are seeking attorneys to join our Litigation team in Memphis.

Ideal candidates will have 2-5 years of practice experience. Our associates are given hands on experience in all phases of civil litigation from case inception to trial, as well as direct client contact. We offer competitive compensation with monthly bonus opportunities. Must be licensed to practice law in Tennessee.

What We're Looking For:

• Willingness to learn and work autonomously and within a team structure
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Initiative and the ability to multitask
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment

Position Overview:

• Membership track with defined benchmarks
• Hybrid work options

Additional Benefits:

• Paid parental leave
• Leadership training programs
• Casual dress code
• Mental health support resources
• Employee resource groups dedicated to promoting Diversity, Opportunity and Inclusion

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Assess new files to establish action plans, budgets, and recommendations.
• Identify pleading requirements and delegate tasks to paralegals as needed.
• Prepare discovery responses and manage document production.
• Attend depositions, hearings, and other discovery events, providing thorough reports
• Negotiate settlements, secure authority, and prepare for trial as necessary
• Maintain regular communication with paralegals and legal assistants

If you're ready to take the next step in your career with a firm that values innovation and a supportive workplace culture, we encourage you to apply to McAngus Goudelock & Courie!

Qualifications

Education

Juris Doctorate or better.

Experience

2-5 years:

Licenses & Certifications

Bar

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