Associate Attorney

Associate AttorneyLegal Services$75,000-$85,000k per yearMonday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pmBrentwood, TennesseePermanent OpportunityWhy You'll Love This Job:Medical, dental, and vision insurance401k matchFirm will pay for renewals, continuing education, and LTDOpportunity for long term advancement and professional development opportunitiesWhat You'll Do:This position regularly handles matters related to assessment recovery, money judgments, bankruptcy, judgment execution, foreclosure, and other real property issuesAssociate Attorney should enjoy significant client contact and public speakingWhat We're Looking For:Must be admitted to practice law in Tennessee0-5 years of relevant litigation experience in real estate, corporate, or contract law, or in representing governmental organizations in litigation based civil mattersPrior work experience must demonstrate dedication and hard workPrior experience using a Microsoft operating system and other sophisticated softwareMust be available during business hours, as well as some evenings and weekends for client meetingsMust be able to demonstrate excellent personal skillsManage high project load and administrative staffMaintain in-depth knowledge and independently handle all assigned cases, assigned or personally originated, in a diverse case loadChair client corporate meetingsAbility to manage electronic task list and billingMaintain strong relationships by advising clients on the status of casesExpected 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