Associate Attorney needed for Knoxville office

A law firm in Knoxville, TN, is currently seeking a qualified Associate Attorney with a focus on Workers' Compensation. The ideal candidate should be licensed to practice law in Tennessee and possess excellent written and oral communication skills, along with strong legal research, analysis, and problem-solving abilities. Ethical and professional conduct are integral to the role.

Duties:

• Provide legal representation and counsel to clients in Workers' Compensation cases.
• Conduct legal research, analysis, and case evaluations to develop effective strategies.
• Draft legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and settlement agreements.
• Represent clients in hearings, trials, and other legal proceedings.
• Communicate regularly with clients to provide updates on case progress.
• Collaborate with other attorneys and legal professionals within the firm.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in the state of Tennessee.
• 2 years of experience in Workers' Compensation law.

Skills:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong legal research, analysis, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ethical and professional conduct.
• Knowledge and experience in Workers' Compensation law.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a legal team.

Areas of concentration are labor and employment law. The head law office is based in Georgia. Affiliated offices are located in Tennessee and South Carolina. Thirteen well-established attorneys make up their legal practice. There are six areas of practice. Employment practice, labor law services and litigation practice are a few of their practice disciplines.