Associate Attorney

Segal McCambridge

$70K — $95K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2-7 years of general liability defense experience
  • Active Tennessee bar license (additional state licenses strongly preferred)
  • Experience litigating across multiple jurisdictions
  • Spanish bilingual proficiency (highly valued)
  • Strong skills in pleadings, motion practice, and discovery
  • Excellent legal research, writing, and advocacy skills
  • Ability to manage multiple cases in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

  • Manage cases in collaboration with supervising partners
  • Draft and argue motions, prepare discovery, and take depositions
  • Appear in court and play key roles in trial preparation
  • Work directly with clients on sophisticated, high-stakes matters

Benefits

  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Health, dental, vision, life, HSA and FSA options
  • Paid time off and parental leave
  • Professional development assistance
  • Employee assistance and referral programs
Full Job Description
Segal McCambridge, a national litigation firm with four decades of trial experience, is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its civil litigation practice. This role may be based in our Memphis office with a hybrid schedule, or fully remote from Nashville, and will support a multi-state litigation practice.

This is a hands-on opportunity for attorneys who want meaningful responsibility, sophisticated case work, and direct mentorship from experienced trial lawyers. Associates are integral members of the litigation team and are trusted with real ownership of their cases from day one.

The Practice

You will defend a wide range of high-exposure general liability matters, including:
  • Premises liability
  • Product liability
  • Wrongful death
  • Construction liability
  • Governmental and municipality liability
  • Commercial litigation
  • Real Estate litigation
  • Healthcare liability
  • Other complex civil litigation matters

Ideal Candidates

We are particularly interested in candidates who bring:
  • 2-7 years of general liability defense experience
  • Active Tennessee bar license (additional state licenses strongly preferred)
  • Experience litigating across multiple jurisdictions
  • Spanish bilingual proficiency (highly valued)
  • Strong experience with pleadings, motion practice, written discovery, depositions, and court appearances
  • Excellent legal research, writing, and advocacy skills
  • The ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • A proactive mindset and a sense of ownership over assigned matters

What You'll Do
  • Manage cases in collaboration with supervising partners
  • Draft and argue motions, prepare discovery, and take depositions
  • Appear in court and play key roles in trial preparation and trial
  • Work directly with clients on sophisticated, high-stakes matters

Why Segal McCambridge
  • Collaborative, team-oriented culture with real mentorship
  • Sophisticated national practice and diverse client base, including Fortune 500 companies
  • Competitive compensation with bonus opportunities and credit for business origination
  • Significant opportunities for professional growth and long-term advancement

Benefits
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Health, dental, vision, life, HSA and FSA options
  • Paid time off and parental leave
  • Professional development assistance
  • Employee assistance and referral programs

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