Description:
Firm OverviewGrowing Middle Tennessee law firm is seeking an exceptional person who shares our commitment to serving clients with dignity, skill and professionalism in meeting Family Law, Probate and Estate Planning needs. Our hallmarks are zealous representation and personal service. Ideal candidate will be a person of high integrity with a strong work ethic and sincere concern for others who can manage multiple tasks and relationships successfully through the use of internal systems and processes.
At Hairston & Associates, we strive to deliver 5-star service to every client at all times. Our clients' matters are both complex and emotional. We pride ourselves on ensuring that our clients receive the compassion and communication they need to make good decisions for their families while zealously advocating for their best interests.
Job Responsibilities and Duties
Associate Attorney to work closely with team to meet and exceed client needs. Regular activities include:
- Listen to and advise prospective and current clients in consultations, meetings, emails and conversations
- Advocate for clients in writing, through negotiation and at hearings
- Timely and professional communication with clients
- Draft documents and correspondence to clients, opposing counsel, and the Court
- Draft discovery requests, pleadings and notices
- E-file documents with the Court
- Prepare for and advocate at Court hearings
- Trial preparation
- Contribute during weekly staff meetings
- Participate in routine file review meetings weekly
- Other tasks as needed
Ideal Candidate will possess the following attributes and skills:
- Strong work ethic
- Thrives in busy, productive environment
- Team player
- Enjoys high level of structure and organization
- Accomplishes tasks each day with high commitment to excellence
- Pays close attention to detail
- Punctual
- Strong word processing skills including formatting and typing documents
- Able to follow written instructions with little oversight
- Highly motivated to accomplish tasks
- Compassionate and able to show empathy to clients
- Note-taker
- Direct but tactful communicator
- Extremely proficient with MS Word
- Familiar with macOS
- Trustworthy
- Interested in Family and Juvenile Law, Probate Law, Estate Planning Law
Professional qualifications:
- 2 years of experience as a Family Law attorney (preferred)
- 1 year of experience as a Probate Law attorney (preferred)
- Bilingual/fluent in Spanish a plus, but not required