Commercial Litigation Attorneys

Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP • Knoxville, TN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, a national law firm with offices in all 50 states, has excellent opportunities in its Knoxville office for experienced Commercial Litigation Attorneys. Ideal candidates must have a minimum of 3+ years of commercial litigation experience, and we welcome all experience levels to apply. Candidates must be driven team players with excellent litigation, communication, writing and persuasive speaking skills, possess strong academic backgrounds, proven skills in research, and be self-starters who are able to handle assignments with minimal supervision. This position involves engagement in complex litigation, including construction defense and other civil litigation matters. Trial experience is preferred. Candidates will work with a collaborative team under the direction of skilled leaders and trial attorneys. Candidates can be licensed and admitted to practice in Tennessee.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3+ years of commercial litigation experience
• Excellent litigation, communication, writing and persuasive speaking skills
• Strong academic backgrounds
• Proven skills in research
• Self-starters who are able to handle assignments with minimal supervision
• Licensed and admitted to practice in Tennessee
• Solid written and verbal communication skills and command of the English language

Nice To Haves

• Trial experience is preferred

Responsibilities

• Drafting correspondence, pleadings, opinion letters, and other documents
• Reviewing and analyzing documents for relevance and privilege
• Preparing for, attending, and summarizing depositions
• Coordinating with witnesses
• Communicating with clients, courts, and other counsel
• Drafting and arguing motions
• Maintain current knowledge of Local Rules, Rules of Civil Procedure, FRCP and other applicable codes and regulations
• Coordinate and communicate with parties outside the Firm including clients, courts, opposing and co-counsel, vendors, attorneys, secretaries, paralegals, case assistants, managers, and other staff
• Forward-facing client interactions
• Experience handling appearances at hearings, depositions, and trials

Benefits

• Professional development
• Mentorship
• Competitive compensation
• Discretionary bonuses
• Performance-based bonuses
• Student loan repayment assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level