Personal Injury Litigation Attorney

Morgan & Morgan, P.A.; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Free parking

Job summary

Morgan & Morgan, P.A. is seeking a Personal Injury Litigation Attorney for their Memphis, TN office. You will manage motor vehicle liability cases, handle trial preparations, and guide clients through the litigation process.

The ideal candidate holds a J.D. and has 2+ years of personal injury litigation experience. The position offers a competitive salary package along with benefits including medical insurance and 401(k).

Qualifications

• J.D. from a fully ABA-accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with the Tennessee State Bar.
• Ideally 2+ years of personal injury litigation experience.

Responsibilities

• Handle motor vehicle accident cases in TN.
• Draft and file litigation documents.
• Guide clients through the case process.
• Interact with expert witnesses.
• Prepare for depositions and court appearances.

Skills

Client service skills

Communication skills

Writing skills

Oral advocacy

Education

J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school

Active Tennessee State Bar membership

Job description

Summary

Morgan & Morgan is looking for a Personal Injury Litigation Attorney to join our rapidly expanding practice of plaintiff’s personal injury lawyers and supporting case staff in our Memphis, TN office. The Litigation Attorney will handle motor vehicle liability (MVA) / automobile accident cases in Tennessee, including trial preparation, depositions, settlement negotiations, and in‑court jury and bench trials.

Our attorneys receive robust support from a dedicated team of pre‑suit attorneys, case managers, a paralegal, and a legal assistant. Compensation includes a base salary, guaranteed commission, and uncapped commission fees or bonuses, plus a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical and dental insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off, paid holidays, and free downtown Knoxville parking.

Responsibilities

• Day‑to‑day handling of motor vehicle accident cases in TN
• Drafting and filing litigation documents, including pleadings, discovery requests, responses, demands, motions, and memoranda of law
• Guiding plaintiff clients through the case process
• Interacting with expert witnesses, including conferences, drafting expert reports and affidavits
• Attending and preparing for depositions, mediations, hearings, and court appearances on behalf of plaintiffs

Qualifications

• J.D. from a fully ABA‑accredited law school
• Active membership in good standing with the Tennessee State Bar
• Ideally 2+ years of personal injury litigation experience, preferably in motor vehicle liability
• Ability to manage a high volume of cases and take them to trial
• Excellent client service and communication skills
• Superior writing and oral advocacy skills

Equal Opportunity Statement

Morgan & Morgan provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

E‑Verify

This employer participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E‑Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, we will provide written instructions and an opportunity to resolve the issue before any employment action is taken.