Legal Jobs in Memphis

At GMKE, we know that great talent is the key to achieving the best outcomes for our clients and customers. For the last 18 years, our talented attorneys have built a distinguished reputation as unyielding advocates to insureds facing litigation and trusted partners to insurance companies seeking to responsibly manage liabilities.

We’ve done this by putting our mission at the center of everything we do, living our values, and taking a real approach to every case – resulting in consistently excellent outcomes in the courtroom.

Who We Are

Groth, Makarenko, Kaiser and Eidex is a premier civil defense firm in the Southeast building the future of insurance defense to ensure the best outcome for every carrier and every insured, in every case.

Our values – sincerely diligent, honorably competitive, accountable, client serving, and united in collaboration – shape the way we approach each case and every relationship, acting as our guiding light in all that we do. GMKE is more than just a firm; it’s a community of diverse, growth-minded people, each drawn to our dynamic environment and mission, as we expand our reach throughout the Southeast.

About The Role

GMKE is growing, if you want to be in on the leading edge of the firm's growth in the Southeast, this is the job for you. You will manage your own caseload and assist our Tennessee Managing Partner in managing the team, but you take lead in establishing the firm's reputation and profile in West Tennessee. If you’re looking for a role where you can grow as a litigator, take initiative, and help to expand your practice, this is it.

Responsibilities

• Conduct case intake, reviewing files, speaking with insured clients, and gathering key information from claim files

• File responsive pleadings within statutory deadlines, ensuring accuracy and adherence to procedural requirements

• Draft and serve discovery requests and responses, coordinating with clients to obtain necessary information

• Communicate directly with insureds and claims representatives to provide case updates and manage expectations

• Take and defend depositions, applying strategic questioning techniques to assess credibility and claim validity

• Analyze non-party records, including prior medical histories and employment records, to identify inconsistencies in plaintiff testimony

• Prepare detailed case evaluations, summarizing legal issues, liability assessments, and potential exposure for insurance carriers

• Engage in motion practice, drafting and arguing motions to dismiss, summary judgment motions, and other pretrial motions

• Develop and execute litigation strategies, working collaboratively with senior attorneys and support staff

• Participate in settlement negotiations and mediations, advocating for cost-effective resolutions while protecting client interests

• Prepare cases for trial, including jury selection strategy, witness preparation, and trial exhibit organization

• Represent clients in court proceedings, handling motion hearings, arbitrations, and trials with confidence and professionalism

• Meet a 1,750 annual billable hour requirement while maintaining an updated task list in the firm’s practice management system to ensure accurate time tracking, data integrity, and seamless case handoffs

• Assist the partner with team management activity and oversight of associate attorneys in Tennessee.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and active membership in the Tennessee State Bar with minimum 5 years experience (preferred), licensure in Mississippi and/or Arkansas (or willingness to obtain licensure in Mississippi in Arkansas) is not required but a big plus plus.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to independently manage a caseload effectively

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for client interactions, depositions, and court advocacy

• Ability to adapt to shifting priorities and handle fast-moving litigation deadlines

• Resourceful, proactive, and self-sufficient in problem-solving—able to anticipate needs, seek out solutions, and take initiative without waiting for direction

• Values-driven, with a natural commitment to integrity and accountability, a strong alignment with GMKE’s core values, and a willingness to engage in and contribute to firm culture

• Prior experience in insurance defense or litigation is required

• Willingness to take ownership of cases, engage in courtroom advocacy, and develop trial experience

Diversity At GMKE

GMKE is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees, fully complying with state, federal, and local laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law. We strive to build a team that reflects the diversity of the communities and clients we serve, recognizing that varied perspectives and experiences enhance both our workplace and our approach to client needs.

Legal Collections Specialist

Location: Memphis, TN

Salary: $40,000 – $50,000 (DOE)

Position Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

A successful collections litigation firm is seeking a detail-oriented Legal Collections Specialist to support post-judgment recovery efforts. This role will work closely with the Post-Judgment Operations Manager to assist with wage garnishment processing, payment tracking, and case documentation related to a high-volume judgment portfolio.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-driven, and comfortable managing repetitive but critical tasks that ensure garnishments are processed accurately and accounts remain in good standing.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and process wage garnishment documentation
• Review employer responses and update case status accordingly
• Track and monitor incoming garnishment payments
• Identify accounts where payments stop or change and flag for follow-up
• Maintain accurate case records within the firm's case management system
• Assist with employer verification and employment tracking
• Support asset searches and documentation when necessary
• Ensure all documentation is processed in compliance with legal procedures and firm standards
• Assist with general administrative support related to post-judgment collections

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a legal office, collections environment, or administrative support role preferred
• Familiarity with wage garnishments, collections, or legal documentation is a plus
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage high-volume tasks while maintaining accuracy
• Comfortable working with case management systems and data entry
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Preferred Background

The ideal candidates will come from backgrounds such as:

• Legal assistant or legal administrative roles
• Collections agencies or creditors' rights firms
• Financial services or recovery departments
• Administrative roles in legal or compliance-driven environments

Additional Information

This position plays an important role in supporting the firm's post-judgment recovery efforts. The right candidate will bring strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to work efficiently within a structured legal process.

Company Description

Harris Shelton Hanover Walsh, PLLC is a highly respected, client-focused law firm that has been providing legal solutions to individuals and businesses in Memphis for more than 150 years. The firm offers a comprehensive range of legal services covering banking and commercial lending, corporate and business practice, eminent domain and land use matters, hospital and healthcare, environmental matters, real estate transactions, bankruptcy, estate planning, labor law, municipal law and general civil practice. At Harris Shelton, clients benefit from individualized attention and advice from experienced, highly trained attorneys who work tirelessly to provide high-quality, efficient and effective legal services to every client who seeks expert legal advice.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Litigation Legal Assistant/Paralegal located in Memphis, TN. The Litigation Legal Assistant/Paralegal will work closely with attorneys and other staff members in the firm to provide a wide range of legal support services relating to litigation. Daily tasks will include preparing and responding to discovery requests, drafting legal documents, managing document databases, organizing and maintaining case files, and assisting with trial preparation. The Litigation Legal Assistant/Paralegal will also be responsible for communicating with clients, courts, and opposing counsel, among other related tasks.

The essential duties and responsibilities of the Litigation Legal Assistant/Paralegal include, but are not limited to:

• Develop and maintain good working relationships with clients in person and over the telephone.
• Transcribe, format, input, edit, retrieve, copy, and transmit text, data and graphics.
• Proofread, research, review, verify and route correspondence, reports and legal documents; draft letters and documents; gather and analyze information; initiate telecommunications; prepare expense reports.
• Maintain attorney calendar by planning, scheduling and organizing conferences, teleconferences, depositions and travel; record and monitor court appearance dates, pleadings and filing requirements; organize attorney meetings; schedule couriers, court reporters, expert witnesses and other special functions.
• Document and input attorney billable time and reimbursable expenses; coordinate client invoicing with billing department
• Maintain strict client confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field
• At least 4 years of experience as a litigation legal assistant or paralegal
• Health Care litigation experience is preferred
• Strong knowledge of litigation procedures, including ability to draft pleadings, manage deadlines and calendars, and conduct legal research
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Experience working with legal document management software and databases
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Professional demeanor and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Experience with e-filing and courtroom technology is a plus
• Active paralegal certification is a plus

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Work Location: In person

Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A., a multi-office national firm has an immediate opening for a Paralegal in our Memphis, TN office. This is a full time position with a competitive salary and benefits package offered.

QPWB's culture supports creative entrepreneurs and we are dedicated to providing growth and career development opportunities. We encourage recent graduates to apply.

JOB SUMMARY:

The individual in this role will assist attorneys in defending civil litigation matters in the areas of insurance litigation defense and general liability matters. This is a hands-on position that involves working collaboratively with clients and employees of the firm.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Under attorney direction, drafts and prepares correspondence and other written documents as required including responses, reports, filings, pleadings, answers, motions, interrogatories, opinions, position papers, letters, etc., and other documents as necessary.
• Prepares and handles tracking and disposition of subpoenas or other request for information.
• Ensures organization of files including maintenance and management.
• Monitors files and escalates issues requiring attorney involvement. Performs timely handling of highly sensitive issues and materials related to case.
• Maintains calendar for trial and discovery deadlines. Obtains trial settings, coordinates and assist in preparation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 2+ years of prior paralegal assistant experience supporting litigators in civil defense in a high-volume, fast-paced law firm environment.
• Experience supporting litigators handling medical malpractice defense, professional negligence, and general liability preferred.
• Tennessee State filing including E-Filing experience required. Federal filing experience a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Word, Outlook and Power Point required.
• Requires critical thinking skills, excellent communication and organizational skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Experience with time entry and inputting billable time.
• High School Diploma or its equivalent require

FordHarrison LLP, a national labor and employment firm, is seeking an associate for its Memphis office. The ideal candidate must have four to five years of substantive labor and employment experience at a general practice or boutique labor and employment firm.

Candidates must possess excellent academic credentials, strong communication, analytical, writing and interpersonal skills. Candidates must be admitted to practice in Tennessee.

Competitive salary and benefits are offered with this position.

Please submit cover letter, resume and a copy of your law school transcript to Lavern J. Wilson, Talent & Recruiting Partner at No phone calls or search agencies.

Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A., is a multi-office national defense firm, is seeking Tennessee licensed attorneys for our Memphis, TN office in multiple practice areas including the following areas: Professional Liability, General Liability and Auto, professional lines including Medical Malpractice, Assisted Living/Long Term Care. The ideal candidate would have 1+ years litigation experience.

Work would entail reviewing and preparing summaries of medical records, preparing motions, covering hearings, preparing clients for depositions and attending depositions as well. We are open to hiring and training attorneys who haven't practiced in these areas.

QPWB is the largest woman and minority owned law firm in the nation. Our culture supports creative entrepreneurs and we are dedicated to providing growth and career development opportunities. We are building succession plans and this is a great opportunity for attorneys passionate about creating and/or maintaining a vibrant litigation career.

Qualifications

• Admitted to practice in the State of Tennessee
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent research abilities and written and oral communication skills

What We Offer

• Excellent Benefits including 401K match
• Exceptional growth and advancement opportunities
• Competitive Salary & training/mentoring programs

Requirements

• Experience with medical records analysis
• Draft initial reports, interim reports, pre-trial reports, trials, appellate activity
• Draft discovery and respond to discovery
• Draft and respond to discovery related motions
• Regularly attend court appearances
• Take and defend depositions of fact witnesses and expert witnesses
• Draft motions for summary judgment