What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Litigation Attorney position at Cole Law Group, P.C.?
Cole Law Group, a modern, growing law firm in the heart of Brentwood, has an immediate opening for the position of Associate Litigation Attorney. Interested candidates should apply by submitting a cover letter, resume, and legal writing sample.
Characteristics considered to be a "plus" for applicants:
- Law school GPA of 3.0 and / or placement in the top 30% of your class
- Knowledge of the Clio practice management system
- Strong competency in legal research, specifically Lexis
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Documented interest in litigation via work experience or participation in Moot Court, Trial Advocacy, or Law Journal
- Good work ethic
- Currently possesses a valid license to practice law in the State of Tennessee or will obtain their license within six months of hire
- Works well in an entrepreneurial, team-oriented environment
- Competency in Office 365 applications (Outlook, Word, Excel)
- Familiarity with Adobe Acrobat Professional particularly as used for bates stamping
Responsibilities will include:
- Assisting more senior Associates with hearing and trial preparation
- Drafting pleadings, motions, and memoranda.
- Working on discovery requests and responses
- Managing deadlines in individual cases
- Communicating with other law offices, clerks, and chambers in regard to various issues such as depositions, hearings, and trials
- Covering procedural/administrative hearings
CLG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CLG does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
For additional information, visit our website at www.colelawgrouppc.com.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Brentwood, TN: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Application Question(s):
- Do you currently have a license to practice law in the State of Tennessee or do you plan to sit for the Tennessee Bar Exam within the next six (6) months?
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $77,000.00 - $145,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Please provide the URL for your LinkedIn profile if available:
- Did you graduate from an ABA accredited law school with a GPA of 3.0 or greater?
- If you are still a law student, do you presently have a GPA of 3.0 or greater?
License/Certification:
- license to practice law or are you sitting for the bar exam? (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $77,000 - $145,000
