Nashville Litigation Associate Attorney

McAngus Goudelock & Courie; Brentwood (TN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Comprehensive health insurance

Mentorship program

Casual dress code

Diversity, Opportunity & Inclusion

Job summary

McAngus Goudelock & Courie is seeking an attorney with 3–5 years of civil litigation experience to join our Nashville practice. The role offers hybrid work options after training, with hands-on experience from case inception to trial and direct client contact.

Ideal candidates will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrate strong organizational and interpersonal skills, and embrace AI to elevate legal work. Tennessee bar admission required.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in Tennessee.
• 3–5 years of civil litigation experience.
• Hands-on exposure from case inception to trial with client contact.

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 with thorough reporting.
• Negotiate settlements and assist in trial preparation.

Skills

Autonomy

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Fast-paced environment

AI mindset

Education

Tennessee bar admission

Job description

Join MGC's Litigation Team in Nashville, 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 Nashville. Remote/hybrid options will be considered after training/integration with the team.

Ideal candidates will have 3-5 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
• Mindset geared toward embracing AI to innovate and elevate everyday legal work

Position Overview:

• Membership track with defined benchmarks
• Formal mentorship structure
• Hybrid work options

Additional Benefits:

• Paid parental leave
• Leadership training programs
• Comprehensive health insurance
• 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