Remote Tennessee Litigation Attorney – Ownership & Impact

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 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.