Job Description

GRIFFITHLAW SEEKING ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

Founded in 2016, GriffithLaw was created with the vision of providing superior legal services with excellent customer service that compels our clients to become raving fans of our firm. Over the past eight years, the firm has grown into one of the premier litigation firms in middle Tennessee handling personal injury and wrongful death cases including motor vehicle, premises liability, dog bite, and medical malpractice cases.

This job is NOT for you if:

• You never want to try a case in front of a jury;
• You have little compassion and dislike helping people who are in need;
• You want a “9-5” check-in, check-out kind of job;
• You want a job where you keep to yourself and never interact with other people;
• You want to be paid an hourly rate with no chance of advancement;
• You don’t work well with other people and tend to “go at it alone”;
• You have the attitude that you are better than everyone else and your way is the best; and
• You don’t care to be on a team that is heavily growth and entrepreneurial minded

However, this job IS for you if:

• You are looking to have a law firm experience where you will be given the opportunity to become a fantastic personal injury lawyer;
• You have a desire to continually learn and make yourself better;
• You have a genuine love for people, and you want to put your education to use in a manner where you can truly be a difference maker in other people’s lives;
• You want to fight injustice and have clients who love you and who appreciate your hard work and dedication to their case and well-being; and
• You treat others, including co-workers, with compassion and respect and want the same in return

GriffithLaw is seeking an Associate Attorney to join our growing personal injury firm. We are looking for motivated individuals who enjoy a fast-paced environment and are hungry to learn to be confident, fantastic litigators. We are looking for a warm, good-hearted person who aligns with our core values: Honesty and Integrity, Excellent Client Communication, Superior Legal Services, and a Team-First Attitude. We are looking for someone motivated to help people and learn the ins and outs of personal injury litigation on their way to becoming a superior trial attorney.

Qualifications

• Licensed in Tennessee;
• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited U.S. law school as well as a strong academic background;
• Excellent communication and customer service skills;
• Paralegal/attorney experience in personal injury field required;
• Strong legal research, writing, problem-solving, organizational, time management, and communication skills
• Ability to manage high-volume, complex litigation;
• Hungry desire to hone your skill and craft into becoming a superior trial lawyer;
• Ability to use visual presentations (i.e. Powerpoint, Canva, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Informing and educating clients of the phases of a case using exceptional customer service skills;
• Organizing and working files using our case management software Filevine;
• Evaluating potential cases and meeting with injuries parties to discuss their claims;
• Managing and guiding your case manager(s) regarding medical records, insurance correspondence, and client contact;
• Communicating with insurance companies regarding liability questions and settlement;
• Reviewing and analyzing medical records to make decisions on case direction and value;
• Meeting with medical doctors to understand client’s injuries and future needs;
• Drafting and filing legal pleadings such complaints, motions and briefs;
• Drafting and finalizing discovery responses as well as resolving discovery disputes with opposing counsel;
• Legal research and writing;
• Appearing in court to for case management conferences and for motion practice;
• Preparing for and taking depositions of parties and medical doctors; and
• Preparing for and attending mediations as well as trying cases in front of a jury

Benefits

• Full time position;
• Ability to work from home part-time;
• Salary based on level of skill and experience plus bonus opportunities
• Health Insurance;
• 401(k) with 5% matching;
• 10 days of vacation, increasing year to year;
• CLE fee allowance; and
• Trial/Case Management Training

If this is the place you have been dreaming of, what are you waiting for? These opportunities do not come along every day. We are ready for this right person to join our growing team and to make us even stronger and better than we are today. If interested, please send a resume and cover letter to Kirby White at kirby@griffithinjurylaw.com. 

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