Litigation Attorney, Tennessee

Overview

This role involves owning a Tennessee personal injury litigation docket from filing through trial or settlement. As the organization scales its state-centric litigation pods nationally, the attorney in this position is critical to maintaining case velocity and settlement quality while ensuring each matter is litigation-ready, deadlines are met, and clients receive advocacy that reflects real litigation work.

This is a fully remote role requiring location in or near the State of Tennessee.

Responsibilities

• Manage an assigned docket of Tennessee personal injury litigation matters from filing through trial or settlement
• Develop and execute litigation strategy on each file, including discovery, motion practice, depositions, and mediation/trial preparation
• Partner with pre-litigation attorneys and paralegals to ensure smooth, well-documented handoffs into litigation
• Evaluate case value and negotiate settlements with a strong understanding of Tennessee carrier behavior and liability standards
• Direct case strategy in partnership with paralegal support handling procedural compliance, filings, and deadline tracking
• Provide clear, timely case status updates and collaborate with firm leadership on caseload and pod performance
• Identify strategic or file-quality gaps and help refine Tennessee litigation workflows as the team scales

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
• Active admission to the Tennessee Bar
• 5–10 years of experience in Personal Injury law
• Strong communication, negotiation, research, and writing skills
• Ability to manage a robust case load independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of Tennessee laws, regulations, and procedures required
• Must be located in or near the State of Tennessee
• Strong communication skills—written and verbal
• Ability to think critically, prioritize effectively, and execute with speed

Preferred Qualifications

• Active admission to one or more districts of Tennessee Federal Court
• Experience in a fast-growing or high-volume environment
• Comfort with ambiguity and evolving systems
• Experience in legal, professional services, or client-centric organizations

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $149,500 to $206,100 per year, commensurate with experience (Remote, Tennessee)
• Eligible for performance-based bonus
• Benefits include:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • HSA
  • Life insurance
  • Disability coverage
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave

Location

Remote, Tennessee (must be located in or near the State of Tennessee).