Senior Litigation Associate Surety and Fidelity Practice

Job Overview:

A law firm seeks an experienced Senior Litigation Associate to join its national Surety and Fidelity practice in Nashville, Tennessee. This role involves managing complex commercial, insurance coverage, and construction litigation cases across both federal and state courts. The successful candidate will support partners on intricate, multi-party cases while independently handling smaller lawsuits. Additionally, this position offers opportunities to supervise and mentor junior associates, guiding litigation and related matters.

Duties:

• Litigation Management:

  • Handle complex multi-party lawsuits in federal and state courts.
  • Act as lead counsel for smaller-scale litigation cases.
  • Support senior partners on large, high-stakes cases.

• Supervision and Training:

  • Mentored and directed junior associates on litigation strategies and case management.
  • Guide legal procedures, client relations, and case preparation.

• Legal Representation:

  • Represent clients in depositions, hearings, arbitrations, and trials.
  • Prepare and present complex motions and arguments in court.
  • Conduct appellate advocacy, as required.

• Client and Case Strategy:

  • Collaborate with clients and partners to develop comprehensive legal strategies.
  • Conduct in-depth legal research and analysis to support case objectives.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in complex commercial litigation, insurance coverage, and/or construction litigation.
• Proficiency in handling multi-state federal court cases and managing depositions.
• Strong analytical and legal writing skills.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Graduation from a top 50 law school is preferred.
• Ranked in the top 25% of the graduating class.

Certifications:

• Active Tennessee law license or eligibility for admission by reciprocity.
• Multi-state admission to federal courts is preferred.

Skills:

• Experience in trial advocacy and arbitration proceedings.
• Strong oral and written communication abilities.
• Background in moot court or mock trial activities is advantageous.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and leadership capabilities.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation structure with significant bonus opportunities based on annual collections.
• Firm-funded health insurance and a health savings account.
• 401(k) retirement plan with matching contributions and profit sharing.
• Complimentary parking.

The firm fosters a collaborative and supportive work environment, prioritizing professional growth, legal training, and career advancement. Candidates located outside Nashville are encouraged to apply, with flexible remote or hybrid work options available. This role is ideal for a highly motivated attorney seeking to excel in a dynamic and nationally recognized practice.

This is a very well established Nashville-based firm with a focus on civil litigation, estate planning, ERISA, and product liability, though their expertise spans all major areas of law. With a practice that has been in existence for almost 90 years, this group is a fixture in the Music City and is actively involved in the communitys academic, civic and business circles.