Remote Tennessee Personal Injury Litigation Attorney

TopDog Law; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 206,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Job summary

TopDog Law, a nationally scaling personal injury firm, is seeking a Litigation Attorney to own a Tennessee docket from filing through resolution. This role focuses on maintaining velocity and quality, ensuring every matter is litigation-ready with deadlines met and outcomes reflecting real advocacy.

The attorney will develop strategy, collaborate with paralegals, and work with leadership on caseload and pod performance while aligning with TN laws and procedures.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active admission to the Tennessee Bar.
• 5–10 years of Personal Injury experience.
• Must be located in or near Tennessee.
• Strong communication, negotiation, research, and writing skills.
• Ability to manage a robust case load independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Manage an assigned docket of Tennessee personal injury 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 handoffs into litigation.
• Evaluate case value and negotiate settlements with an understanding of Tennessee carrier behavior and liability standards.
• Direct case strategy with paralegal support handling filings and deadline tracking.
• Provide timely case status updates and collaborate on caseload and pod performance.
• Identify gaps and help refine Tennessee litigation workflows as the team scales.

Skills

Strong communication

Negotiation

Research

Writing

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Active Tennessee Bar

Job description

TopDog Law, a nationally scaling personal injury firm, is seeking a Litigation Attorney to own a Tennessee docket from filing through resolution. This role focuses on maintaining velocity and quality, ensuring every matter is litigation-ready with deadlines met and outcomes reflecting real advocacy.

The attorney will develop strategy, collaborate with paralegals, and work with leadership on caseload and pod performance while aligning with TN laws and procedures.