Firm will pay for renewals, continuing education, and LTD
Opportunity for long term advancement and professional development opportunities
What You’ll Do:
This position regularly handles matters related to assessment recovery, money judgments, bankruptcy, judgment execution, foreclosure, and other real property issues
Associate Attorney should enjoy significant client contact and public speaking
What We’re Looking For:
Must be admitted to practice law in Tennessee
0-5 years of relevant litigation experience in real estate, corporate, or contract law, or in representing governmental organizations in litigation based civil matters
Prior work experience must demonstrate dedication and hard work
Prior experience using a Microsoft operating system and other sophisticated software
Must be available during business hours, as well as some evenings and weekends for client meetings
Must be able to demonstrate excellent personal skills
Manage high project load and administrative staff
Maintain in-depth knowledge and independently handle all assigned cases, assigned or personally originated, in a diverse case load
Chair client corporate meetings
Ability to manage electronic task list and billing
Maintain strong relationships by advising clients on the status of cases
Expected to be proficient in all phases and tasks of a matter including drafting complaints and answers, discovery, witness preparation, taking and defending depositions, motion practice, trial preparation, and trial conduct
