Senior Counsel and Mentor — Civil Litigation (TN)

Cole Law Group, P.C.; Brentwood (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation commensurate

401(k) with employer matching

Health Savings Account (HSA) with ERM

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Professional development and CLE

Other benefits as applicable

Job summary

Cole Law Group, P.C. in Brentwood, Tennessee is seeking a strategic and experienced Senior Counsel to join our office and handle an active civil litigation caseload from intake through trial and post‑judgment proceedings.

The ideal candidate will mentor and manage associates, coordinate discovery, depositions, motions, and hearings while delivering sound strategic advice and clear communication with clients in a diverse practice.

Qualifications

• Active Tennessee license in good standing.
• 3+ years of civil‑litigation experience in Tennessee.
• Experience managing cases and direct client relationships.
• Courtroom experience, including hearings and trials.
• Experience with discovery, depositions, motions, and evidence.
• Strong negotiation and dispute‑resolution skills.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy.
• Ability to analyze financial records in divorce litigation.
• Sound judgment, organization, detail orientation, and professionalism.
• Ability to give practical, candid client advice and supervise associates.

Responsibilities

• Independently managing matters across multiple practice areas from intake through resolution.
• Advising clients on legal strategy, settlements, and practical/financial considerations.
• Drafting pleadings, motions, memoranda, orders, settlements, and other filings.
• Preparing and responding to discovery, reviewing records, and prepping clients and witnesses.
• Taking and defending depositions.
• Preparing for and appearing at motions, hearings, mediations, and trials.
• Negotiating settlements and participating in mediation and ADR.
• Maintaining professional client communication.
• Managing deadlines and active caseload efficiently.
• Mentoring associates, paralegals, and staff to ensure high‑quality representation.

Skills

Tennessee license in good standing

Civil‑litigation experience

Client relationship management

Negotiation skills

Oral advocacy

Legal research and writing

Job description

Cole Law Group, P.C. in Brentwood, Tennessee is seeking a strategic and experienced Senior Counsel to join our office and handle an active civil litigation caseload from intake through trial and post‑judgment proceedings.

The ideal candidate will mentor and manage associates, coordinate discovery, depositions, motions, and hearings while delivering sound strategic advice and clear communication with clients in a diverse practice.