Associate Attorney, Civil Litigation

Pay: $130,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Build your litigation career handling meaningful medical malpractice defense cases with an experienced legal team.
• Gain hands-on experience with depositions, discovery, motion hearings, and trial preparation.
• Work alongside accomplished attorneys who bring extensive experience representing healthcare professionals and organizations.
• Take on increasing responsibility, develop your courtroom skills, and grow into a confident trial attorney.
• Enjoy the potential for hybrid flexibility after your first year.

Location: Nashville, TN. This is an on-site opportunity during your first year, giving you valuable access to mentorship, collaboration, and hands-on litigation experience. Hybrid flexibility may be available after the first year.

Note: We're looking for attorneys with fewer than 6 years of experience, ideally 2 to 4 years. Previous medical malpractice defense experience is not required. We welcome candidates with different legal backgrounds who are excited to build a career in healthcare litigation.

About Us

Confidential Employer.We're a respected Nashville litigation practice dedicated to representing healthcare providers and organizations in challenging legal matters. Our team combines deep legal experience, creative problem-solving, and a commitment to exceptional client advocacy. We value attorneys who want meaningful work, professional growth, and opportunities to make a real impact.

Job Description

• Represent healthcare professionals and organizations in medical malpractice defense litigation.
• Draft and respond to pleadings, motions, and other court filings.
• Prepare and manage written discovery, including interrogatories and document production.
• Take and defend depositions while developing case strategies.
• Attend and argue motions in court, building valuable litigation and advocacy skills.
• Collaborate with experienced attorneys on complex cases and prepare for increasing trial responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Ideally 2+ years of legal experience, although attorneys with less experience are encouraged to apply.
• Civil litigation, insurance defense, professional liability, or medical malpractice defense experience is a plus.
• Strong legal research, writing, communication, and analytical skills.
• Interest in developing hands-on litigation and courtroom experience.
• Ability to work in our Nashville office during the first year.

Why You Will Love Working Here

We believe great attorneys grow through meaningful challenges, strong professional relationships, and opportunities to take ownership of their work. You'll work on interesting cases, learn from experienced litigators, and develop skills that can shape your long-term legal career. If you're ready to advance your litigation experience in a collaborative and professionally rewarding environment, we'd love to hear from you.

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Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must-have: TN bar license, 1-6 yrs civil litigation exp

• Salary bands:

• 0 to 1 year: Not provided; confirm with client.

• 2 to 3 years: $130,000 to $150,000.

• 4 to 6 years: $150,000 to $180,000.

Submission Email / Name: Blake - [email protected]

Quick Recruiter Reference

Gideon, Essary, Tardio & Carter, PLC is a Nashville law firm specializing in healthcare litigation and medical malpractice defense. The Associate Attorney handles pleadings, discovery, depositions, motion hearings, and eventual trial work. On-site first year with potential hybrid flexibility afterward; $130K to $180K for 2 to 6 years of experience.

Recruiters Submission: To submit, cancel - Associate Attorney, Civil Litigation (Medical Malpractice Defense) - Gideon, Essary, Tardio & Carter, PLC - JPC- - source

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• Client job title: Associate Attorney

• Location: Nashville, TN

• On-site, hybrid, remote: On-site

• Experience: 0–6

• Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Associate Attorney, Civil Litigation Attorney, Medical Malpractice Defense Attorney, Healthcare Litigation Attorney, Insurance Defense Attorney, Professional Liability Attorney.

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