Personal Injury Litigation Attorney

Pay: $100,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a growing personal injury practice where experienced attorneys can make a visible impact and build a rewarding long-term career.
• Build a meaningful plaintiff-side personal injury practice where your legal work directly impacts the lives of injured clients.
• Take ownership of cases from intake through settlement, mediation, and trial while working with a supportive legal team.
• Grow your earning potential by resolving cases and bringing new matters into the firm.
• Enjoy location flexibility based on your preferred market: Memphis is primarily in-office, while Nashville offers an in-office or remote option.
• Earn $100,000 to $200,000+ in overall on-target earnings, with significant upside through a productivity-based compensation structure.

Location: Memphis, TN or Nashville, TN. The Memphis position is primarily in-office, while the Nashville position may be in-office or fully remote.

Note: An active Tennessee Bar license in good standing and personal injury litigation experience are required. We are ideally seeking attorneys with 5+ years of plaintiff-side personal injury experience, although strong candidates with 4+ years may be considered.

About Us

We are an established personal injury law practice focused on advocating for individuals and families who have been injured through the negligence of others. Our team handles cases from initial investigation through negotiation and litigation, with a strong commitment to client service, thoughtful case strategy, and achieving meaningful results. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Represent plaintiffs in personal injury matters, including motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, and other injury claims.
• Manage cases from intake and investigation through settlement, mediation, litigation, and trial.
• Develop effective case strategies through legal research, evidence analysis, medical record review, and witness interviews.
• Communicate directly with clients, medical providers, experts, insurance carriers, opposing counsel, and other parties.
• Negotiate settlements and pursue favorable outcomes for clients.
• Handle depositions, hearings, mediations, court appearances, and trials as appropriate.
• Independently manage a substantial caseload while maintaining strong organization and attention to deadlines.
• Work closely with legal support staff to keep cases moving efficiently and provide an excellent client experience.
• Contribute to firm growth by identifying and bringing new personal injury matters into the practice.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active Tennessee Bar license and good standing.
• 4+ years of personal injury litigation experience, preferably on the plaintiff side.
• Strong litigation, negotiation, legal research, and case-management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage personal injury matters and advocate effectively for clients.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong client-service mindset and sound legal judgment.
• Settlement, deposition, mediation, and trial experience strongly preferred.
• In-house and solo practice backgrounds are welcome.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will have the opportunity to take real ownership of your cases, advocate for people who need strong legal representation, and see the direct impact of your work. We value experienced attorneys who can operate independently while collaborating with a supportive team. With $100,000 to $200,000+ in overall on-target earnings, meaningful productivity-based upside, professional autonomy, and flexible location options in Nashville, this is an opportunity to build a rewarding long-term career in plaintiff-side personal injury law.

JPC-1931

Benefits:

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

Requirements: Must-have: Hiring in Memphis and Nashville, TN bar license. 4+ yr of plaintiff side personal injury litigation exp

• Required Years as Associate: 4+

• Additional context: Relocation- [yes]. Packages - [no]

• Salary Bands (Only if attorney role):

• 4 to 6 years: estimated $100K to $135K overall on-target earnings.

• 7 to 10 years: estimated $130K to $175K overall on-target earnings.

• 10+ years: estimated $165K to $225K+ overall on-target earnings.

Submission Email / Name: Heather - [email protected]; Stephen - [email protected]

Quick Recruiter Reference

Established personal injury law practice representing plaintiffs in injury matters from intake through settlement and trial. Hiring experienced plaintiff-side Personal Injury Litigation Attorneys for Memphis and Nashville. Memphis is primarily in-office; Nashville can be in-office or remote, with $100K to $200K+ overall OTE driven significantly by productivity.

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• Client job title: Personal Injury Litigation Attorney

• Location: Memphis, TN / Nashville, TN

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• Experience: 4+

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