Barnes & Thornburg
Litigation Associate
Nashville · Full-time · Posted Oct 6, 2026
- Experience
- 3 to 6 years of litigation experience.
- Education
- Strong academic credentials from a Top 50 law school; no degree requirement stated.
About the job
Represents clients in white-collar matters, investigations, and complex commercial disputes, contributing to litigation strategy and trial practice.
What you'll do
- Handle litigation in Tennessee state and federal courts through all phases, including discovery, depositions, motion drafting, hearings, and trial or trial preparation.
- Participate in case strategy and take responsibility for client matters.
- Work collaboratively with trial lawyers and the broader team.
What they ask for
- 3 to 6 years of law-firm litigation experience representing clients in Tennessee state and federal courts.
- Experience across all phases of litigation, including discovery, depositions, motion drafting, hearings, and trial or trial preparation.
- Strong writing, research, and analytical skills, with strong academic credentials from a Top 50 law school.
- Admission to the Tennessee Bar.
Nice to have
- Federal judicial clerkship experience.
- Experience in white-collar matters, investigations, and/or complex commercial litigation.
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