Litigation Associate - Nashville

BUCHALTER•Nashville, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are currently seeking a mid to senior level associate to support our Nashville Office’s Litigation Practice Group. The ideal candidate will possess 4+ years of recent business litigation experience from a law firm. Candidates should also be licensed to practice in Tennessee, and have strong writing skills and excellent academic credentials. The ideal candidate will have keen attention to detail and be comfortable taking ownership of cases with appropriate supervision. Associates in this role are expected to contribute strategically, manage core aspects of litigation, and work directly with clients, opposing counsel, and courts.

Requirements

4+ years of recent business litigation experience from a law firm
Licensed to practice in Tennessee
Strong writing skills
Excellent academic credentials
Keen attention to detail
Comfortable taking ownership of cases with appropriate supervision
Must have a Juris Doctorate with excellent academic credentials
Must be licensed to practice law and in good standing in Tennessee
Familiarity with federal and state court procedural rules and practices
Familiarity with and ability to prepare basic litigation documents
Must have case management experience
Clear and effective drafting skills
Strong negotiating skills
Ability to learn new substantive legal topics as needed
Ability to provide effective and reliable legal services to clients and supervising attorneys
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
Ability to work effectively under pressure and to meet deadlines
Strong organization and matter management skills
Ability to work effectively with others as part of a team

Responsibilities

managing all phases of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation
drafting and arguing dispositive and discovery motions
taking and defending depositions
participating in mediations, hearings, and court appearances
working collaboratively with partners on case strategy and client counseling
supervising and mentoring junior associates and paralegals as appropriate
maintaining direct client contact
assisting with business development efforts
Review a fact pattern and make correct analysis and recommendations
Effectively and accurately analyze legal issues
Second chair a complex case or first chair a simpler case
Effectively assist lead trial attorneys in all pre-trial issues and proceedings
Prepare complex pre-trial motions
Assist in evaluating and implementing pre-trial preparation and witness preparation
Experience in pre-trial motions in both Federal and State courts
Independently and effectively manage a small case with minimum or no supervision
Independently handle a modestly complex commercial case
Prepare motions for summary judgment
Effectively prepare deponents
Effectively take complex deposition testimony
Demonstrate a breadth of experience in various substantive areas of law