Personal Injury Attorney-Murfreesboro

Griffith Law Group PLLC • Murfreesboro, TN

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

GriffithLaw is seeking a Tennessee-licensed attorney to join its litigation firm in Murfreesboro. The firm handles personal injury and wrongful death cases, including motor vehicle, premises liability, and dog bite matters. The attorney will help clients through their cases while developing into a confident trial lawyer. The ideal candidate cares deeply about clients and shares the firm's values of honesty and integrity, excellent client communication, superior legal services, and a team-first attitude.

Requirements

• Licensed to practice law in Tennessee.
• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited U.S. law school.
• Strong academic background.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Strong legal research, writing, problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage high-volume, complex litigation.
• Strong desire to develop skills and craft as a trial lawyer.

Nice To Haves

• Personal injury law experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Inform and educate clients about the phases of their cases while providing exceptional customer service.
• Organize and work case files using Filevine case management software.
• Evaluate potential cases and meet with injured parties to discuss their claims.
• Manage and guide case managers regarding medical records, insurance correspondence, and client contact.
• Communicate with insurance companies about liability questions and settlement.
• Review and analyze medical records to determine case direction and value.
• Meet with medical doctors to understand clients' injuries and future needs.
• Draft and file legal pleadings, including complaints, motions, and briefs.
• Draft and finalize discovery responses and resolve discovery disputes with opposing counsel.
• Conduct legal research and writing.
• Appear in court for case management conferences and motion practice.
• Prepare for and take depositions of parties and medical doctors.
• Prepare for and attend mediations, and try cases before a jury.

Benefits

• Competitive bonus structure.
• Health insurance.
• 401(k) with 5% matching.
• TTLA membership.
• 10 days of paid time off, increasing year to year.
• CLE fee allowance.
• Trial and case management training.
• Ability to work from home part-time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree