Senior Attorney

Min 5 yrs required

Full-time

No

We’re looking for a fighter who’s passionate about helping real people and unafraid of big bullies or the courtroom.

You’ll know you’re a good fit if…

You’re tired of being part of a settlement mill where the focus is on mediation and settling even when your client deserves more.
You want quality benefits, generous vacation time, an attractive workplace, and management that recognizes and rewards hard work, legal talent, and providing good client experiences.
You enjoy a fast-paced environment
You’re a trial lawyer who is comfortable in a courtroom.
You want to grow and hone your skills and help others do the same.
You want to be part of a group that feels like family, that supports each other and genuinely enjoys being together.
You’re a people-person who excels at building strong relationships with clients.
You think good paralegals are worth more than gold and treat them like it.
You’re not looking for a short-term gig. You are looking for a long-term position at a firm that rewards loyalty.
You’re not afraid to try new legal strategies and tactics and actively look for ways to do things better.
You’re looking for good compensation, a bonus plan, and room for growth.
You believe everyone deserves equal respect, regardless of their race, religion, sexual orientation, level of income, or job title.
You have a healthy sense of humor.
You’re looking for a job that you’ll never want to leave.
You’re looking for a role that will allow you to change lives.

Salary: Set Salary depending on your level of skill and experience plus bonus for meeting KPIs

What would I be doing every day?

As a Senior Attorney, you would report to the Managing Attorney and Chief Executive Officer. You would have a dedicated paralegal and work with discovery clerks, medical records specialists, and intake specialists employed by the firm. Your day-to-day duties would include, but would not be limited to, the following:

Working a full caseload and providing excellent personal injury law services to clients.
Following the firm’s standards of practice while making independent decisions on your cases on a day-to-day basis.
Taking effective statements from clients and third parties.
Educating your clients about the phases of a case and working to manage their expectations and needs.
Preparing and training your clients in best practices designed to help them perform successfully during depositions and court appearances.
Providing direction and guidance to your paralegal.
Cultivating strong relationships with your clients and their family.
Performing weekly reviews of active cases.
Building strong cases and recording notes and documents in Filevine, the firm’s cloud-based case management software.
Analyzing case-specific legal issues and documentation.
Reviewing cases for filing.
Preparing briefs for motions and filings.
Attending necessary depositions, mediations, and court.
Litigating cases that go to court.
Cultivating professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
Demonstrating leadership by exemplifying the firm’s values.

Why Should I Want to Join Rocky’s Team?

There are so many reasons, but here are a few:

Rocky McElhaney Law Firm is an amazing place to work, and we’ve got the awards to prove it: Nashville Business Journal’s Best Places to Work for the last 8 years.
We offer the best incentives and benefits available, including generous vacation time, premier health insurance plans, staff appreciation events, ergonomic office equipment, free gym membership, free healthy snacks daily in our café, and more.
Our employees always come first. We know our employees are the key to our success. We’re dedicated to maintaining a team that is valued, trusted, and fully supported, and we work hard to meet their needs as they arise.

Please note that if considered for the position, a background check will be required for employment.

More about Rocky McElhaney Law Firm’s Culture

We have high standards when it comes to the quality of our work, but we value and reward those who work smarter, not longer. We prize staff who are both teachers and learners, regardless of their age or job title. We’re hard hitters when it comes to fighting for our clients and compassionate and loyal in our relationships with each other. We like to have fun and make sure our team has opportunities to do just that. We encourage healthy lifestyles and provide our staff with ways to maintain them. We’re flexible and adaptive and strive to maintain a culture of happy, challenged, and fulfilled human beings.

Visit our career page to view Benefits Information at .

Job Type: Full-time

Qualification and Experience We’ll know you’re a good fit if… You have a license to practice law in Tennessee, and your license is in good standing. You have at least 5 years of experience practicing personal injury law. More the better. You’re comfortable using case management software. You have a knack for organization, details, and meeting deadlines. You treat all levels of employees with equal respect. You’re naturally interested in people and good at establishing and sustaining client relationships You understand that the more informed your clients feel, the happier they are. You have the judgement required to prioritize tasks and juggle multiple things at once. You’re a self-starter who’s likely to take personal initiative to get things done. You’re skilled at working independently but recognize when to seek help. You believe in the importance of protecting the confidentiality of sensitive company and employee data. You follow the rules because you understand the importance of leading by example. You value integrity and demonstrate this quality in your professional and personal life. You care about our mission and are excited by the opportunity to be a part of a company dedicated to helping people who’ve been hurt.

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