Associate Attorney - Landlord-Tenant / Creditors' Rights

Pay: $75,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a boutique law firm where you will get meaningful hands-on experience instead of being siloed into one narrow function
• Gain direct courtroom experience and real client interaction early in your legal career
• Work across landlord-tenant, evictions, creditors' rights, foreclosure, replevin, bankruptcy, collections, and related litigation matters
• Be part of a collaborative, casual office environment with flexibility and strong day-to-day exposure
• Build a strong foundation in a practice that offers both volume and variety
• Enjoy a competitive compensation package that includes health insurance, mileage reimbursement, 401(k) with matching, bar dues, CLE coverage, bonus potential, and merit-based raises

Location: This role is based in Franklin, Tennessee, just outside of Nashville. The firm would prefer this position to be on-site or hybrid.

Note: To be considered, you must be licensed to practice law in Tennessee. Candidates with a couple years of experience are preferred, and courtroom experience — especially in landlord-tenant or eviction matters — is a major plus.

About Us

We are a full-service boutique law firm focused on landlord-tenant law, creditors' rights, foreclosures, replevins, bankruptcy, collections, and related litigation matters involving real estate and business disputes. Our team offers a collaborative environment, flexible scheduling, and the opportunity to work closely with clients while gaining valuable courtroom and drafting experience. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Represent clients in court throughout the state of Tennessee
• Prepare, draft, and revise pleadings, motions, notices, and other legal documents
• Assist with landlord-tenant, eviction, foreclosure, replevin, bankruptcy, collections, and general litigation matters
• Communicate directly with clients regarding case strategy, status updates, and legal issues
• Conduct legal research and analyze legal issues affecting active matters
• Negotiate settlements and help resolve disputes efficiently
• Work closely with attorneys and staff across the firm as needed
• Ensure files are handled in compliance with legal standards, court rules, and deadlines

Qualifications

• J.D. required
• Licensed to practice law in Tennessee
• 2+ years of legal experience preferred
• Courtroom experience strongly preferred
• Landlord-tenant and eviction experience is a strong plus
• Strong legal research and writing skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Admission to the District Courts of Tennessee is a plus

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Wide variety of substantive legal work
• Strong exposure to courtroom appearances and client interaction
• Flexible, casual, and collaborative office environment
• Clear opportunity to grow as a well-rounded litigation attorney
• Strong benefits package and long-term upside

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

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

Requirements: Must-haves: TN bar license. 2+ yrs experience as an attorney. Eviction / landlord-tenant experience strongly preferred

• Nice to haves:

• Additional context: Relocation- [NO]. Packages - [NO]

Submissions Name / Lindsay (male) - [email protected]

Quick Recruiter Reference (Internal Summary)

Boutique landlord-tenant / creditors’ rights firm hiring an associate attorney for Franklin, TN. Lower priority than the NC role, but still a real need. They want someone with a couple years of experience if possible. Courtroom experience is important, and eviction / landlord-tenant experience is a strong plus. On-site or hybrid preferred. Salary target is $75k-$105k plus solid benefits.

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• Location: Franklin, TN

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