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Updated 6/2/26
Professional Office Space Available – 1700 McCallie Avenue
Elevate your practice by joining an established legal setting at 1700 McCallie Avenue. This prime location offers flexible office space options tailored to meet your needs, whether you’re looking for a fully supported environment with legal staff or prefer to bring your own team. Designed with legal professionals in mind, the office fosters a professional and collaborative atmosphere focused on client success.
We are seeking an attorney with experience in Probate, Business Law, Estate Planning, Conservatorships, and/or Landlord Rights to join our workspace. This is an excellent opportunity to enhance your practice while working in a supportive and collegial environment.
For inquiries or to schedule a tour, contact Jeff or Beth Wolford at 423.622.6461.
Office Furniture
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NOTICE OF JUDICIAL VACANCY
Notice is hereby given that the Collegedale City Commission will be accepting letters of interest and resumes from Collegedale residents, age 30 or above, who are Tennessee licensed attorneys and who are interested in the appointment as City Judge to serve from approximately February 17, 2026 until certification of the August 6, 2026 general election.
Deadline for submittal is noon February 2, 2026.
Letters of interest, resume, and proof of an active Tennessee law license and residence within the City of Collegedale for over one (1) year must be received in the City Manager’s Office by the deadline.
Letters of interest and resumes may be sent via email to jholmes @collegedaletn.gov, by mail to City of Collegedale, Attn: City Manager, 4910 Swinyar Drive, Collegedale, TN 37315-1880, or they may be dropped off at the Municipal Building at that address between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 8:00 am to noon on Friday.
CITY OF COLLEGEDALE, TENNESSEE
Attorneys
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DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY
CITY OF CHATTANOOGA
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Job Description
Join the City of Chattanooga Team
Our Organization
As a City, we are powered by a dedicated workforce of approximately 2,600 employees committed to excellence in public service and making Chattanooga the best community in the country. Our team ensures our city thrives through a wide range of municipal services, including:
- Public Safety: Chattanooga Police and Fire Departments.
- Infrastructure & Utilities: Public Works, Waste Resources, and specialized Stormwater management.
- Quality of Life: Award-winning Parks and Outdoors and Community Development systems and the Chattanooga Public Library.
- Transportation: The Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) and citywide transit and pedestrian friendly initiatives.
- Innovation: Leading-edge smart-city programs with a commitment to cutting edge workforce development policies to ensure all our residents can get ahead.
Our mission is to work together to build a safe, vibrant, and sustainable city for all Chattanoogans. To do that, it takes a team of skilled and passionate individuals. So, if you’d like to call Chattanooga home – or maybe you already do! – and want to further your career through meaningful work that makes a true impact where you live, we’d love to talk to you.
Salary: $150,000 - $160,000
Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. (EST) *Hours may vary due to work assignments or projects.*
Work Location: City Hall Annex
FLSA Status: This is an Exempt position.
Department: City Attorney's Office
Note: This is an Appointed position within the City of Chattanooga. This recruitment will remain open until a sufficient number of qualified applications are received. This posting may close at any time without additional notice. Interested parties are encouraged to apply as early as possible.
SERIES LEVEL:
The Deputy City Attorney is a stand alone position.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.)
Supervises lower level attorneys and support staff to include prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff is trained; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe working environment and making hiring, termination and disciplinary recommendations.
Assists in managing day-to-day operations of the Office of the City Attorney which includes planning, coordinating, administering and evaluating continuing litigation in state and federal courts; ensures compliance with federal, state and local laws, ordinances, codes, rules, regulations, policies and/or procedures.
Provides legal counsel and advice to the Mayor, City Council, City boards, City officials and staff regarding legal matters pertaining to municipal government operations and participates in the formulation of City policies.
Represents the City government, officials and staff in official legal matters including constitutional law, annexation and civil rights litigation; manages litigations of suits filed for or against the City and prepares related complaints, legal motions, briefs and orders.
Assists in the enforcement of City codes, ordinances, contracts and permits to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations and oversees investigation of violations.
Prepares and makes public statements to the news media as requested by the City Attorney regarding the status of pending legal matters, active cases, new ordinances and laws.
Supervises resolution/settlements of claims and responses regarding personal injury and/or property damage claims resulting from accidents involving City vehicles, equipment and personnel.
Reviews legislative bills, state and federal laws and regulations for impact on the City.
Prepares legal opinions, resolutions, ordinances and executive orders; letters for audit reports and bonds under writings and coordinates the preparation, printing and distribution of the City's code books when requested by the City Attorney.
Manages legal services provided to the City by outside counsel.
Assists in the preparation of the Office of the City Attorney budget.
Responds to any inquiries, problems and complaints from the general public.
Uses, carries and answers their cell phone for business purposes as determined by the assigned job duties and the department head.
Must meet regular attendance requirements.
Must be able to maintain good interpersonal relationships with staff, co-workers, managers and citizens.
Must accomplish the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, in a timely manner.
Performs other duties as assigned
DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC DUTIES (if any):
N/A.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
J.D. Degree from an accredited Law School, and ten (10) years previous experience as a practicing litigation attorney, including three (3) years as lead counsel in significant litigation matters in state and federal courts. Must be a member in good standing with the Tennessee Supreme Court; admitted to practice before the Tennessee Supreme Court and a Federal District Court for at least five (5) years.
LICENSING AND CERTIFICATIONS:
Licensed to practice law in the State of Tennessee A valid Driver’s License
PREFERRED SKILLS:
Experience with employment law is preferred.
Experience with contract law is preferred.
Real property work experience preferred.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Knowledge of managerial and leadership principles applicable to law departments; applicable Federal, State and local laws, rules, regulations, codes and/or statutes; judicial and quasi-judicial procedures; caseload management techniques; investigative procedures; legal research methods; constitutional and statutory bases for City government and applicable case law and organization, functions and legal limitations on authority of various City departments and enforcement and process problems.
Skill in monitoring and evaluating the work of subordinate staff; prioritizing and assigning work; using computers and related litigation management software applications; understanding applicable case law, statutes, Rules of Evidence and civil procedure; analyzing situations and recommending solutions; formulating and communicating legal advice to clients which is responsive to the clients' needs and oriented to problem resolution; writing clear, succinct and effective memoranda, opinions, correspondence, motions, responses to motions and other legal documents; preparing and trying cases before administrative and judicial forums, including appeal; negotiating and mediating; performing legal research; speaking in public; conducting legal analysis; researching case law; preparing and analyzing cases; trying cases in a court of law and communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, and the general public, etc. which are sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Positions in this class typically require fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Safety Sensitive: N Department of Transportation - CDL: N Child Sensitive: N
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
This position requires pre-employment screening(s) that include: background check
The City of Chattanooga, Tennessee is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer
Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, a national law firm with offices in all 50 states, has immediate openings in its forthcoming Chattanooga office for Civil Litigation Attorneys with at least 3 years of experience and welcomes all experience levels to apply.
Candidates must be driven team players with excellent litigation, writing and persuasive speaking skills, possess strong academic backgrounds and proven skills in research, and must be self-starters who are able to handle assignments with minimal supervision. Trial experience is preferred but not required.
Candidates must be licensed and admitted to practice in the State of Tennessee.
GRSM is a full-service Am Law 100 firm with robust national and local practices and is the first and only law firm with attorneys and offices in all 50 states! We have garnered national recognition for our demonstrated commitment to the recruitment, retention and advancement of qualified female and diverse attorneys. Our attorneys have access to professional development and mentorship to promote advancement in a collaborative and collegial environment. Opportunities include forward-facing client interactions and experience handling appearances at hearings, depositions, and trials. We offer great stability, have an industry-leading low overhead platform, and maintain no debt whatsoever.
The firm offers a friendly, business casual environment with competitive compensation and a full benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Disability, Parental Leave and Life Insurance.
For consideration, please submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample
HERE, or via email to Matt Nugent at mnugent@grsm.com.
Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani is an equal opportunity employer.
No recruiter emails or telephone calls.
MATTHEW P. NUGENT
Partner
GORDON REES SCULLY MANSUKHANI
YOUR 50 STATE LAW FIRM™
Spicer Rudstrom, PLLC – Civil Litigation Attorney - Chattanooga
The Chattanooga office of Spicer Rudstrom, PLLC has an immediate opening for an Associate Attorney with 2–5 years of experience. Join us in delivering practical solutions to clients across diverse industries in practice areas including business and commercial matters, insurance defense litigation, construction and real estate litigation, workers’ compensation, family law, healthcare, and more. If you share our commitment to client service and trust, and you’re looking for a firm where you can grow your litigation skills, let’s talk. You can learn more about us at www.spicerfirm.com.
About Us
Spicer Rudstrom, PLLC is a busy, fast-paced practice handling pre-litigation, litigation, and appellate work for insurance carriers, self-insured, and high-retention companies. We cover the entire state of Tennessee in all federal, state, and appellate courts in insurance defense and personal-injury cases, including personal and commercial automobile accidents, commercial property and business liability, fire losses, coverage investigations, and more.
Responsibilities
Associate Attorneys handle all aspects of claim investigation; analysis and reporting; drafting pleadings; alternative dispute resolution; and trial. They also conduct legal research and writing and present oral argument at the motion, trial, and appellate levels. The firm encourages associates to develop additional practice areas of interest.
Compensation & Benefits
We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package, including paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), a 401(k) retirement plan with firm contribution, medical, long-term disability, and life insurance, as well as company-paid dues for state and local bar associations.
How to Apply
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and writing samples by email to recruiting@spicerfirm.com.
McKoon, Williams, Atchley & Stulce, PLLC, Chattanooga office, is still growing and seeking more Associate attorneys with interest and experience in diverse civil litigation. Some experience in contract, corporate, real estate and business law is preferred, but not required.
We offer an excellent opportunity for professional growth and a full array of benefits. The positions offer the opportunity to join a collaborative team of seasoned attorneys, newer attorneys and paralegals working in many different areas of practice.
Please submit resumes to Stacy Howard at officeadmin@mwalawfirm.com.
Minimum Qualifications include:
• JD degree from approved law school
• Licensed, active member in good standing with the Tennessee Bar, or be willing to obtain a Tennessee License
• Excellent writing, communication, and research skills
Basic Responsibilities include:
• Handle cases based on level of experience
• Prepare pleadings, motions, briefs and conference notes
• Conduct depositions and handle all types of court appearances
• Manage caseload and deadlines
• Conduct discovery, legal research, analyze and summarize legal documents
• Work with other attorneys and paralegals on complex cases and legal projects
• Target of 150 billable hours per month
POSTED 9/3/2025
The City of Chattanooga is hiring a
Staff Attorney and we are accepting applications until the position is filled.
NOW HIRING: Staff Attorney
Salary: $81,488- $120,123
Summary: A Staff Attorney serves the City by providing legal services to City departments and various City boards, commissions, and committees; representing the City in the courts of Tennessee and the United States and before administrative agencies; and performing a variety of professional tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility. This position is supervised and directed by the City Attorney and the Deputy City Attorney.
ADVERTISED UNTIL FILLED.
APPLY HERE
Questions? Contact: recruit@chattanooga.gov
Litchford Pearce & Associates – a growing law firm serving Tennessee, Georgia, and Colorado is hiring attorneys with 1-4 years of litigation experience. The position focuses on general civil litigation with an emphasis on business/commercial law, real estate, and municipal law. Tennessee admission required. Candidate must have excellent research and writing skills, client relations skills and self-motivation to work in a smaller firm environment. The firm is looking for a strong work ethic and the ability to work in private client sectors as well as public municipal settings. The position offers the flexibility for occasional remote work provided the candidate demonstrates competent and organized work skills.
E-mail résumés to brooke@lpafirm.com
Compensation and Benefits:
Competitive salary (depending on experience and qualifications) based on minimum billable hours, plus potential bonus compensation.
Flexible working hours to accommodate work-life balance.
Opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment.
Health Insurance allowance
401K
Responsibilities:
• Draft legal documents, correspondence, and pleadings.
• Organize and maintain case files and other legal documents.
• Appear for municipal board hearings, and attend council meetings.
• Appear for general litigation matters (court, ADR, mediation)
• Communicate with clients.
Qualifications:
• Prior legal experience is preferred but not required; we are willing to train the right candidate.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
The Chattanooga office of CSVL is seeking an experienced litigation attorney to join its team. Primarily, this role would work on general liability, coverage, and transportation matters. Jury trial experience, particularly in the civil defense realm, is strongly preferred.
This growing office has a collegial atmosphere and presents the opportunity for a motivated litigator to progress quickly. A current Tennessee bar license is required.
Interested candidates should submit their resume for consideration to Angela Kopet (akopet@csvl.law).
We are not working with recruiters or search firms to fill this role.
Angela Cirina Kopet
Partner – Tennessee & Georgia
d: 423.551.4345 | f: 423.648.2283
akopet@csvl.law www.csvl.law
735 Broad St, Suite 1100, Chattanooga, TN 37402
AVP, Legal Counsel - Data Privacy & Cybersecurity
Apply Here
https://careers.unum.com/global/en/job/831729/AVP-Legal-Counsel-Data-Privacy-Cybersecurity
CHARTWELL LAW
Associate - General Liability - Full-time
Chattanooga, TN
Chartwell Law, a rapidly growing civil litigation law firm, with more than 200 attorneys across 29 offices from coast to coast, is currently recruiting motivated professionals with exceptional talent and promise to join our nationally ranked firm. With a culture built on collaboration and teamwork, we reward skill and initiative with new opportunities and dynamic challenges. Chartwell Law fosters a supportive and inclusive work environment that provides our attorneys and staff with the resources they need to succeed.
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes healthcare and retirement benefits, an engaging employee wellness program, mentoring program, and a charitable matching program. We are proud to provide a professional and welcoming firm community where everyone can openly contribute unique experiences and celebrate the differences that make us Chartwell Law. If you are ready to work at a firm that values your contributions and encourages your growth and success, submit your resume and cover letter today to be considered for this exciting opportunity!
Chartwell Law does not accept candidate submissions from outside agencies without prior approval and a signed agreement. In addition, we do not accept unsolicited candidates from outside agencies via our internal email system. If an outside agency fails to adhere to these procedures and/or the terms under a signed contract, Chartwell Law will not consider any submissions constituting a formal submission nor will any such submission bind Chartwell Law in any way. Outside agencies that would like to discuss a potential candidate and/or enter into an agreement with Chartwell Law, must first contact us at Recruiting@ChartwellLaw.com.
Chartwell Law has an opening for an experienced Associate for our general liability and insurance defense practice group. Successful applicants will have exceptional writing, research and litigation skills. They are proactive and highly driven individuals.
Primary duties include:
• File review and legal analysis of claims and causes of action
• Extensive legal research and drafting of substantial briefs, memos, pleadings, and appellate briefs
• Regularly representing clients in court, at arbitrations and in depositions
• Drafting and responding to discovery request
• Expert witness retention and collaboration
• Trial preparation and attendance
• Some travel may be required
Requirements
• 3-5 years’ experience in General Liability, experience in other practice areas a plus
• J.D. degree from an ABA-approved law school
• Admitted to practice in Tennessee, admitted to practice in Georgia is a plus
• Superior analytical and problem-solving skills
• Solid research abilities and written and oral communication skills
• Strong work ethic, ability to self-manage and work in a team environment.
• Must respond promptly to e-mail and phone inquiries
• Excellent client skills and telephone manner
Benefits Include:
• Innovative financial incentive bonus program that rewards entrepreneurial initiative
• Proactive support and training for marketing objectives
• Excellent Benefits including 401k match
• Exceptional growth and advancement opportunities
Applicants should submit a Resume, Writing Sample and Salary Requirements for full consideration. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Support Staff - Paralegals,
Legal Assistants & Secretaries
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2323 21st Avenue South, Suite 201
Nashville, Tennessee 37212
Phone: 615-846-6200 Fax: 615-208-2255
www.sbinjurylaw.com
Job Opportunity and How to Apply:
Our firm is seeking a motivated and organized individual to join our new Chattanooga office as a paralegal/legal assistant. Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter to Chad@sbinjurylaw.com with the subject line Chattanooga Paralegal Application.
About Us:
We are a small but rapidly growing personal injury law firm dedicated to providing compassionate, results-driven legal representation. Our team values hard work, attention to detail, and a client-first approach.
Responsibilities:
Assist attorneys in managing personal injury cases from intake to resolution.
Draft legal documents, correspondence, and pleadings.
Organize and maintain case files, medical records, and other legal documents.
Communicate with clients, medical providers, and insurance companies.
Support attorneys with trial preparation and administrative tasks.
Qualifications:
Prior legal experience is preferred but not required; we are willing to train the right candidate.
Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal case management software is a plus.
Spanish speaking is a plus.
What We Offer:
Competitive compensation.
Flexible working hours to accommodate work-life balance.
Opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment.
If you’re ready to join a supportive team and grow your career in the legal field, we’d love to hear from you! Chad@sbinjurylaw.com.
Available Resumes
Skilled attorney with 16+ years of transactional, municipal, regulatory, real property, and civil experience seeking to join a respected Tennessee firm in a senior associate capacity.
Former prosecutor with supervisory experience and substantial background in civil practice, business, compliance advisory, development and real property matters, and dispute resolution.
Licensed in Tennessee, Georgia, North Carolina, and many other states, providing cross-border capability for regional practices.
Relocating to East Tennessee and interested in contributing to a collaborative and forward-looking firm.
Email jacoblauserlaw@gmail.com with inquiries.
Jacob Lauser
TN Bar #040848
