Nashville Litigation Associate Attorney
About The Position
McAngus Goudelock & Courie (MGC) is seeking Litigation Associate Attorneys to join its litigation team in Nashville, Tennessee. The firm describes itself as an industry-leading civil litigation firm with 31 years of experience, 22 offices, and operations across 12 states. Remote or hybrid work options may be considered after training and integration with the team. Associates gain hands-on experience across all phases of civil litigation, from case inception through trial, and have direct client contact. The role offers a membership track with defined benchmarks, a formal mentorship structure, competitive compensation, and monthly bonus opportunities. Candidates must be licensed to practice law in Tennessee.
Requirements
- Must be licensed to practice law in Tennessee.
- Willingness to learn and work autonomously and within a team structure.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Initiative and ability to multitask.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment.
- Mindset geared toward embracing AI to innovate and elevate everyday legal work.
Nice To Haves
- Three to five years of practice experience is ideal.
Responsibilities
- Assess new files and establish action plans, budgets, and recommendations.
- Identify pleading requirements and delegate tasks to paralegals as needed.
- Prepare discovery responses and manage document production.
- Attend depositions, hearings, and other discovery events and provide thorough reports.
- Negotiate settlements, secure authority, and prepare for trial as necessary.
- Maintain regular communication with paralegals and legal assistants.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation with monthly bonus opportunities.
- Paid parental leave.
- Leadership training programs.
- Comprehensive health insurance.
- Casual dress code.
- Mental health support resources.
- Employee resource groups dedicated to promoting Diversity, Opportunity and Inclusion.
- Formal mentorship structure.
- Membership track with defined benchmarks.
- Hybrid work options.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
