Personal Injury Litigation Attorney

Protouch Staffing; Memphis (TN); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

HSA/FSA options

Life insurance

Job summary

Protouch Staffing in Nashville, TN is seeking an experienced Personal Injury Attorney to handle cases from intake through resolution in a hybrid/remote capacity. The attorney must reside in or near Memphis or be open to relocation and appear in person for client appointments, hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials as required.

The role requires an active Tennessee Bar license and proven expertise in personal injury, settlements, and litigation, with a strong ability to manage a

Qualifications

• Active Tennessee Bar License required.
• Experience in personal injury law and handling cases independently.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven settlement negotiation and litigation experience.
• Familiarity with Tennessee civil procedure and depositions/hearings/trials.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in personal injury matters, including motor vehicle accidents and slip-and-fall cases.
• Manage cases from intake through resolution.
• Conduct legal research and investigate claims.
• Gather and analyze evidence to develop case strategy.
• Interview clients, witnesses, medical providers, and experts.
• Negotiate settlements with insurance carriers and opposing counsel.
• Handle litigation, including pleadings, discovery, motions, and court proceedings.
• Attend court hearings, mediations, depositions, and trials.
• Maintain regular communication with clients and provide case updates and legal guidance.
• Independently manage a substantial caseload.
• Collaborate with paralegals and support staff for effective case management.

Skills

Communication skills

Legal research

Litigation

Negotiation

Case management

Job description

Position: Personal Injury Attorney

Location: Memphis, TN 38103

Work Arrangement: Hybrid/Remote - Candidate must live in or near Memphis

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: Experienced Personal Injury Attorney

Bar Requirement: Active Tennessee Bar License - Required

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Personal Injury Attorney to join the legal team in Nashville, TN. The attorney will handle personal injury matters from intake through resolution, including motor vehicle accidents, slip and fall cases, settlement negotiations, and litigation.

The position offers hybrid/remote flexibility, but the attorney must be located in or near Nashville and available to appear in person for scheduled client appointments, hearings, depositions, mediations, and other matters as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent clients in personal injury matters, including motor vehicle accidents and slip-and-fall cases.
• Manage cases from initial intake through resolution.
• Conduct legal research and investigate claims.
• Gather and analyze evidence to develop case strategy.
• Interview clients, witnesses, medical providers, and experts.
• Negotiate settlements with insurance carriers and opposing counsel.
• Handle litigation, including pleadings, discovery, motions, and court proceedings.
• Attend court hearings, mediations, depositions, and trials.
• Maintain regular communication with clients and provide case updates and legal guidance.
• Independently manage a substantial caseload.
• Collaborate with paralegals and support staff for effective case management.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Active Tennessee Bar License and good standing with the Tennessee Bar.
• Personal Injury Law experience.
• Experience handling personal injury cases independently.
• Proven settlement negotiation and litigation experience.
• Strong knowledge of Tennessee personal injury law and civil procedure.
• Experience with depositions, mediations, court hearings, and/or trials.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to independently manage a substantial caseload.
• Candidate must live in or near Memphis, TN, or be willing to relocate.
• Strong client-service and organizational skills.

Preferred Background

• Plaintiff-side personal injury experience.
• Motor vehicle accident litigation.
• Slip-and-fall/premises liability cases.
• Experience negotiating directly with insurance carriers.
• Strong courtroom and trial experience.
• Established record of managing cases from intake through settlement or trial.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Percentage of settlements obtained on matters handled by the attorney.
• Performance-based bonus opportunity.
• 401(k) matching.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• HSA/FSA options.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off.