Description:
Overview:Growing Middle Tennessee law firm is seeking an exceptional person who shares our commitment to serving clients with dignity, skill and professionalism in meeting Family Law, Probate and Estate Planning needs. Our hallmarks are zealous representation and personal service. Ideal candidate will be a person of high integrity with a strong work ethic and sincere concern for others who can manage multiple tasks and relationships successfully through the use of internal systems and processes.
At A Custody, Divorce, Child Support, Probate in Nashville and Sumner County, we strive to deliver 5-star service to every client at all times. Our clients' matters are both complex and emotional. We pride ourselves on ensuring that our clients receive the compassion and communication they need to make good decisions for their families while zealously advocating for their best interests.
Our office culture is invigorating and supportive. We maintain high standards without the grueling schedule of a 50 to 60-hour work-week by maximizing efficiencies.
Responsibilities and Duties:
Associate Attorney to work closely with Managing Attorney and other staff to meet and exceed client needs. Regular activities include:
- Contribute during weekly staff meetings
- Participate in routine file review meetings
- Timely and professional communication with clients via telephone, email and in-person
- Conduct consultations with prospective clients
- Draft documents and correspondence to clients, opposing counsel, and the Court,
- Draft discovery requests, pleadings and notices,
- E-file documents with the Court,
- Prepare for and advocate at Court hearings,
- Trial preparation,
- Other tasks as needed.
Ideal Candidate will possess the following attributes and skills:
- Strong work ethic
- Thrives in busy, productive environment
- Team player
- Enjoys high level of structure and organization
- Accomplishes tasks each day with high commitment to excellence
- Pays close attention to detail
- Punctual
- Strong word processing skills including formatting and typing documents
- Able to follow written instructions with little oversight
- Highly motivated to accomplish tasks
- Compassionate and able to show empathy to clients
- Note-taker
- Direct but tactful communicator
- Extremely proficient with MS Word
- Familiar with macOS
- Trustworthy
- Interested in Family and Juvenile Law, Probate Law, Estate Planning Law
Professional qualifications:
- 3 years of experience as a Family Law attorney (preferred)
- 1 year of experience as a Probate Law attorney (preferred)
- Bilingual/fluent in Spanish a plus, but not required
