Construction Litigation Attorneys

Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP•Knoxville, TN

7d•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 Construction Litigation Attorneys. Ideal candidates must have a minimum of 3+ years of construction 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 must be licensed to practice in Tennessee.

Requirements

Minimum of 3+ years of construction 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 to practice in Tennessee

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
Maintaining current knowledge of Local Rules, Rules of Civil Procedure, FRCP and other applicable codes and regulations
Coordinating and communicating with parties outside the Firm including clients, courts, opposing and co-counsel, vendors, attorneys, secretaries, paralegals, case assistants, managers, and other staff