What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Attorney - Litigation position at Segal McCambridge Singer & Mahoney?
Segal McCambridge, a national litigation firm, is seeking an Associate Attorney for its civil litigation practice group in our Memphis office. The position will involve hands-on work across a range of practice areas, including defending premises liability, product liability, wrongful death, and similar high exposure actions. This is an excellent opportunity for attorneys looking to hone and develop their litigation skills while receiving training and mentorship from partners with deep experience in these practice areas. This is a hybrid position, with a flexible mixture of remote and intermittent in-office attendance.
We seek candidates with:
- Current, active license to practice law in TN; licensure in surrounding states desirable.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in civil litigation on the defense side, including in drafting pleadings, motion practice, written discovery, depositions, and other facets of the litigation process;
- Excellent legal-research, writing, and advocacy skills;
- The ability to multitask and manage multiple deadlines;
- Strong interpersonal and presentation skills;
- Proven ability to produce top quality work;
- A willingness to be proactive and take ownership of projects and assignments.
The attorney will be afforded the opportunity to join an established firm which has exponential opportunities for future growth and expansion. Our lawyers work on sophisticated matters in a collaborative team environment. Associates take ownership of case management (along with a supervising partner), draft briefs and discovery material, take depositions, appear in court, and play key roles at trials. Compensation is competitive with opportunity for bonus and credit for business origination.
If you are looking for an opportunity with a growing, collaborative firm, please apply and include your resume.
Benefits:
- 401(k) with match
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
About the firm:
Segal McCambridge has built a reputation as a national law firm of accomplished trial attorneys for almost four decades. Founded in 1986, the firm has grown from a four-lawyer shop in Chicago to a national firm with additional offices in Austin, Boston, Detroit, Ft. Lauderdale, Houston, Indianapolis, Los Angeles, Memphis, New York City, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Providence, Roseland, San Francisco, St. Louis, Tampa and Wheeling. The firm routinely counsels and defends clients, including Fortune 500 companies, corporations, and individuals in complex litigation matters including, but not limited to: asbestos, class action, construction, employment, environmental, food and beverage, insurance coverage and bad faith, life sciences, product liability, professional liability, technology and cyber risk, transportation, and warranty.
