Real Estate Litigation Associate Attorney

Real Estate Litigation Associate Attorney

Knoxville, Tennessee | Full-Time | 5+ Years of Experience

About the Firm:

Our client is an established East Tennessee law firm serving business and individual clients since 1902. With a longstanding reputation for excellence, the firm represents individuals and corporations that contribute to the growth and vitality of Knoxville, Knox County, and the surrounding communities. They have an excellent reputation and fantastic company culture!

The firm provides collaborative, comprehensive representation across business and corporate law, civil litigation, construction law, insurance defense, labor and employment, real estate, personal injury, estate planning, and regulatory affairs.

About the Opportunity:

We are seeking an experienced Real Estate Litigation Associate Attorney to join the firm’s team. This full-time position offers the opportunity to independently manage real estate litigation matters from initial investigation through trial and appeal, while maintaining direct client relationships and collaborating with experienced colleagues.

The ideal candidate brings at least five years of practice experience, strong litigation skills, sound judgment, and a commitment to helping clients navigate complex legal matters. Candidates must hold an active Tennessee law license in good standing and be comfortable managing a substantial workload.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently manage all phases of real estate claims and litigation, from case inception through trial and appeal.
• Conduct case investigations, evaluate claims, develop legal strategies, and prepare analyses and reports.
• Perform legal research and prepare clear, persuasive written work.
• Draft and file pleadings, motions, discovery, agreements, proposed orders, and other litigation documents.
• Prepare for and participate in depositions, mediations, alternative dispute resolution proceedings, hearings, trials, and other court appearances.
• Present oral arguments at the motion, trial, and appellate levels.
• Maintain direct communication with clients throughout the case process.
• Manage day-to-day case activity, competing priorities, and deadlines.
• Work independently while contributing to a collaborative, team-oriented practice.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active Tennessee law license in good standing.
• At least five years of practice experience, including real estate litigation.
• Experience litigating cases through trials and appeals.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience drafting pleadings, motions, discovery, agreements, and proposed orders.
• Courtroom experience, including hearings, depositions, and trials.
• Ability to manage a substantial caseload effectively and independently.
• Sound judgment, professionalism, initiative, and attention to detail.
• A commitment to client service and helping people resolve legal challenges.

*Competitive compensation package based upon experience

Benefits

Available benefits include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short-term, long-term, and life insurance.
• Paid parking.
• Participation in a profit-sharing retirement plan.

Join a firm with more than a century of service to East Tennessee and contribute your litigation experience to an established, collaborative legal team.