Litigation Associate

About the role

Spencer Fane has an opening for a Litigation Associate located in Nashville with 3-5 years of experience. Experience in commercial litigation, bankruptcy, and consumer financial services litigation is preferred. An ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience successfully executing legal strategy, taking depositions, motion practice, trial, arbitration, hearings, producing witnesses for depositions, and other key litigation events. Candidates must have law firm experience and previous experience advocating for clients.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and analysis to support litigation matters.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents with attention to detail.
• Prepare discovery requests and responses.
• Represent clients in court appearances, depositions, mediations, and arbitrations.
• Manage and prioritize a diverse caseload.
• Work closely with partners on complex litigation matters.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, judges, mediators, arbitrators, and other parties involved in the litigation process.
• Participate in strategy discussions and case planning.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school with an excellent academic record.
• Admission to the Tennessee State bar. Additional bar licenses are a plus.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience.
• Experience in commercial litigation, bankruptcy, or consumer litigation preferred.
• Ability to interface directly with attorneys and clients.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and productively.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and organization skills.
• Outstanding judgment.
• Ability to effectively handle multiple projects.
• Ability to develop and implement legal strategies.