Litigation Associate

Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Nashville, US
On-site

Who this role is best for

Aimed at mid-level [function] who have experience in white collar matters and complex commercial litigation, and are seeking a collaborative, client-facing role in [geography].

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 3 to 6 years of litigation experience and a track record in white collar defense or complex commercial cases
    — “Candidates should have 3 to 6 years of litigation experience at a law firm”
  • Individuals looking to work in a national firm with strong trial practice and client interaction
    — “the opportunity to work closely with experienced trial lawyers in a collaborative and nationally respected practice”
  • Attorneys from Top 50 law schools with strong writing and analytical skills
    — “Candidates should also demonstrate outstanding writing, research, and analytical skills; as well as possess strong academic credentials from a Top 50 law school”

Things to consider

  • Admission to the Tennessee Bar is mandatory, which may limit applicants based on geographic eligibility
    — “Admission to the Tennessee Bar is required”
  • The firm does not accept resumes from external agencies or recruiters
    — “We will not consider resumes submitted by external agencies or recruiters for this position”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in both state and federal court litigation with specific case examples
    — “representing clients in both TN state court, as well as federal court”
  • Emphasize active involvement in case strategy and trial preparation in your resume and interview responses
    — “active involvement in case strategy”
  • Showcase your ability to work in a large, collaborative team through past work experiences or descriptions
    — “exhibit the interpersonal skills to work well as part of a large, collaborative team”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • meaningful client exposure
  • active involvement in case strategy
  • work closely with experienced trial lawyers
Typical background
3 to 6 years of litigation experience at a law firmadmission to the Tennessee Bar

Skills & requirements

Required

Litigation ExperienceOutstanding Writing SkillsResearch SkillsAnalytical SkillsStrong Academic CredentialsMotivationInitiativeInterpersonal SkillsTeamwork

Preferred

Federal Judicial Clerkship Experience

Stack & domain

Litigation ExperienceWhite Collar MattersInvestigationsComplex Commercial LitigationWritingResearchAnalytical SkillsMotivatedInitiativeResponsibilityInterpersonal SkillsCollaborativeLawLegal

About the role

Original posting from Barnes & Thornburg LLP via Ashby

Barnes & Thornburg LLP is seeking a Litigation Associate to join our Nashville office. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated attorney with experience in white collar matters, investigations, and/or complex commercial litigation to work on sophisticated disputes and high-stakes matters across a broad range of industries. The position offers meaningful client exposure, active involvement in case strategy, and the opportunity to work closely with experienced trial lawyers in a collaborative and nationally respected practice.

Job Requirements:

  • Candidates should have 3 to 6 years of litigation experience at a law firm, representing clients in both TN state court, as well as federal court, in all phases of litigation, including discovery, depositions, motion drafting, and hearings and trial or trial preparation
  • Candidates should also demonstrate outstanding writing, research, and analytical skills; as well as possess strong academic credentials from a Top 50 law school
  • Federal judicial clerkship experience is a plus
  • The ideal candidate will also be highly motivated to be part of an active trial practice, demonstrate initiative, assume responsibility for client matters, and exhibit the interpersonal skills to work well as part of a large, collaborative team
  • Admission to the Tennessee Bar is required

We will not consider resumes submitted by external agencies or recruiters for this position. Recruiters and agencies will not be compensated for assisting Barnes & Thornburg LLP in recruiting for this position, regardless of whether such party has a recruiting contract with us.

Equal Employment and Opportunity Statement:

Barnes & Thornburg is committed to equal employment opportunity in both principle and as a matter of policy. We will recruit, hire, train, promote, compensate and provide benefits to all applicants and employees without regard to ancestry, sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, religion, religious creed, mental and/or physical disability, medical condition, military and/or veteran’s status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all recruiting, hiring, promotions, upgrades, layoffs, compensation, benefits, terminations and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment. The firm complies fully with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity laws.

Source: Barnes & Thornburg LLP careers (Ashby)

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