Litigation Associate
Egerton McAfee
Knoxville, TN
Full-time
Legal
Posted on April 16, 2024
Roles and Responsibilities
- Analyze and investigate litigation matters and potential litigation matters (including researching applicable caselaw and other authorities).
- Assist in all phases of litigation, including written discovery, arguing and defending motions, taking and defending depositions, and participation at trial.
- Prepare and review memoranda, motions, briefs, and discovery.
- Provide legal support and advice to different business functions.
- Ensure client compliance with legal requirements and company policies.
- Stay updated on industry trends and changes in regulations.
- Report to partners and clients regarding case status.
- Coordinate with other team members, including attorneys, paralegals, and staff members.
- Effectively organize and maintain client files.
Skills and Competencies
- Three (3) years of experience as an attorney with litigation experience.
- Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication to effectively advocate for and work with various types of clients is vital.
- Willing to contribute, collaborate, and support established practice area in a fast-paced environment.
- Able to problem solve, resolve, and close open issues and assist staff and colleagues with resolving issues that arise.
- Skilled at meeting strict deadlines under significant time pressure.
- Ability to manage time and resources effectively and independently, and balance conflicting priorities.
- A high level of professionalism, integrity, and ability to work with a dynamic, collaborative, and high-performing team.
- With client-driven service being a critical focus, the candidate will be expected to provide prompt and quality service, including thoughtful and responsive guidance to clients and an excellent work product.
- A large emphasis is placed on company culture and providing an innovative, fun, and collaborative work environment.