Description

ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY – REAL ESTATE, CONSTRUCTION & COMMERCIAL LITIGATION

Location: Nashville, TN (Relocation Assistance Available)
Experience: 3–8 Years
Compensation: $100,000–$175,000, commensurate with experience and billable capacity

About Us

Anderson &Harrison, PLLC is a small but rapidly-growing law firm committed to delivering exceptional legal counsel while fostering a culture where attorneys can build long, sustainable careers. We believe that the best client service comes from lawyers who are energized, not burned out — and we've structured our practice accordingly.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a motivated Associate Attorney to join our litigation team on a potential partnership track. This is a role for someone who is ambitious and client-focused, but also values a firm that treats its people like professionals with lives outside the office. Our partnership-track associates are expected to bill 1,700–1,800 hours annually.

You'll work alongside experienced partners on complex matters, take on meaningful responsibility early, and have a genuine path to partnership for those who demonstrate the talent and drive to get there.

Not yet in Nashville? We offer relocation assistance for the right candidate and think the city speaks for itself — a booming legal market, no state income tax, and a quality of life that's hard to match.

What You'll Do

Manage and litigate cases in real estate, construction, and/or commercial disputes from inception through trial or resolution
Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and legal memoranda
Conduct depositions, hearings, and client meetings
Develop and maintain client relationships
Collaborate with partners and colleagues on strategy and case development
Contribute to business development efforts (preferred, not required)

What We Offer

Competitive compensation of $130,000–$180,000 based on experience and billable capacity 

Partnership track with realistic, transparent milestones
A 1,700–1,800 hour annual billing expectation — ambitious, but humane
Relocation assistance to the Nashville area; hybrid work schedule (some in office, some from home); unlimited PTO
Medical/Dental/Vision allowance after 60 days; 401K + match after 6 months; bonus opportunitues based on performance 
Collegial, collaborative culture where your contributions are recognized

How to Apply

Please submit your resume, a writing sample, and a brief cover letter describing your litigation experience and interest in this role to taylor@andersonharrison.com 

Requirements

What We're Looking For

Required:
J.D. from an accredited law school
Active bar admission in Tennessee and in good standing (or ability to obtain by start date) 
3–8 years of litigation experience, with a meaningful focus on real estate, construction, or commercial disputes
Strong research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
Self-starter who takes ownership of their matters and their career

Preferred:
Existing book of business or established client relationships