The Houston office of Baker Donelson seeks an associate with 3-5 years of trial and complex litigation experience for a shareholder track position. Academically distinguished applicants who have excellent written and oral advocacy skills, and analytical aptitude with deposition, discovery, motion practice, and trial experience are sought to assume responsibility in an active and diverse federal and state court litigation practice. We seek a bright, hardworking and responsive attorney with good judgment and attention to detail. The associate will work closely with senior litigators who will provide active mentoring and client contact. Texas law license required. For consideration, please click here. Please also include your resume, transcript, and cover letter, addressed to Rebecca Simon, Director of Associate Recruiting and Engagement.

The Nashville office of Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, P.C. seeks a Patent Associate with experience in mechanical, or electrical engineering, or in physics or computer science, to join its Intellectual Property practice group. Ideal candidates will have up to four years' experience. Being a registered patent attorney with the USPTO is a plus. This position will work with the patent prosecution team and the job responsibilities will involve U.S. and foreign patent prosecution practice, including preparation of patent applications, office action responses, and patentability search reports. Other responsibilities include reviewing invention disclosures and participating in discussions with inventors to understand their new inventions; working with third-party drafters to prepare formal figures for a patent application; searching literature and patent databases to determine the patentability of inventions; drafting written assessments of the prospects of obtaining patent protection; writing patent applications; preparing responses to communications from the USPTO; managing dockets for patent-application matters, including information disclosure statements, assignments, inventor oath/declarations, application data sheets, and other matters; developing arguments for patentability to Patent Office Examiners, including office-action responses and appellate briefs; and reviewing patents as part of the IP due diligence for a potential acquisition or merger. Ideal candidates will have superior academic credentials and very strong writing skills and oral communication skills. We are especially looking for candidates who are creative, mature, detail-oriented, collaborative, and inquisitive, and who will thrive on the excitement of joining a growing IP practice and working with a group who is passionate about furthering the success of our clients and the Firm. We seek candidates with a strong work ethic paired with the ability to juggle multiple job responsibilities and the interpersonal skills necessary to work effectively with business leaders, attorneys, scientists, engineers, inventors, and patent examiners. Tennessee law license required, or candidate must be able to take the Tennessee Bar and obtain license promptly. For consideration, please click here. Please also include your resume, law school transcript, and cover letter addressed to Rebecca Simon, Director of Associate Recruiting and Engagement.

The Memphis office of Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, P.C. seeks to hire a litigation attorney with three or more years of litigation experience, preferably medical malpractice litigation experience, to join its health law litigation practice for a non-shareholder track position. Applicants who have excellent analytical and writing skills, as well as discovery and motion practice experience, are sought to participate as part of a team of attorneys and paralegals defending hospitals, physicians and long term care facilities on health care litigation matters. We will consider a partial remote work situation and flexible and/or reduced hours requirement. Tennessee license required; Mississippi license helpful. We seek a bright, hard working person with good judgment and attention to detail. For consideration, please click here. Please also include your resume, law school transcript and cover letter, addressed to Rebecca Simon, Director of Associate Recruiting and Engagement.

The Chattanooga office of Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, P.C. seeks a staff attorney to join its Corporate Restructuring & Bankruptcy practice group. Candidates must have a law degree and not less than three years' experience. The position involves use of both state and federal court filing systems and the ability to determine procedures used therein. Candidates must have the ability to search public records, to analyze and summarize information, and to prepare drafts of routine correspondence and pleadings independently. The staff attorney must be able to handle multiple matters at the same time. Basic knowledge of real estate and title issues is a plus. We seek a bright, hardworking attorney who possesses strong organizational, interpersonal, and oral and written communication skills. For consideration, please click here. Please also include your resume, law school transcript, and cover letter addressed to Rebecca Simon, Director of Associate Recruiting and Engagement.

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, P.C. seeks a litigation attorney with two or more years of litigation experience, ideally tort litigation and insurance defense experience for a non-shareholder track position. Academically distinguished applicants who have excellent written and oral advocacy skills, exceptional research and writing skills, and experience drafting and arguing motions; taking and defending depositions; evaluating, interviewing, and deposing experts; and running files autonomously are sought to assume responsibility in an active litigation practice. Trial experience in state and federal court is preferred. The attorney will work closely with senior litigators who will provide active mentoring and client contact. For consideration, please click here. Please also include your resume, cover letter, addressed to Rebecca Simon, Director of Associate Recruiting and Engagement, and law school transcript.

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, P.C. seeks an attorney with 3-5 years hands on experience in civil litigation matters, and specifically commercial creditors' rights and bankruptcy litigation experience, for a non-shareholder track position. Academically distinguished applicants who have excellent written and oral advocacy skills, and analytical aptitude with deposition, discovery, motion practice, and trial experience are sought to assume responsibility in an active and diverse federal and state court litigation practice. The billable hour expectation is 1700-1750 hours with limited nonbillable administrative time. We seek a bright, hardworking attorney with good judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently. Florida law license is required. For consideration, please click here. Please also include your resume, law school transcript, and cover letter addressed to Rebecca Simon, Director of Associate Recruiting and Engagement.

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, P.C. seeks an attorney with a minimum of two years of litigation experience in the areas of general commercial litigation, civil litigation, and tort defense for a non-shareholder track position. Academically distinguished applicants who have excellent written and oral advocacy skills, and analytical aptitude with deposition, discovery, motion practice, and trial experience are sought to assume responsibility in an active and diverse federal and state court litigation practice. We seek a bright, hardworking attorney with good judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently. Virginia law license is required. For consideration, please click here. Please also include your resume, law school transcript, and cover letter addressed to Rebecca Simon, Director of Associate Recruiting and Engagement.

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, P.C. seeks an associate or of counsel with three or more years of commercial real estate experience, including acquisitions and sales, leasing, and development work. Attorney responsibilities may include negotiating and drafting purchase and sale agreements, title and survey review, documenting and closing commercial real estate transactions, and negotiating and drafting leases and other transactional agreements. The position is located in Birmingham, but we may consider well-qualified applicants wishing to work remotely some or all of the time. This is a terrific opportunity to gain sophisticated hands-on experience in a thriving real estate practice with significant client contact. Academically distinguished applicants who have excellent writing, analytical, and organizational skills are sought to assume responsibility in this active and diverse practice. We seek a bright, hardworking attorney with good judgment and attention to detail. For consideration, please click here. Please also include your resume and cover letter, addressed to Rebecca Simon, Director of Associate Recruiting and Engagement.

The Baltimore office of Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, P.C. seeks an attorney to join its thriving Tax and Tax Controversy practice. The candidate preferably will have an LL.M., CPA license, although not required. Three+ years of relevant experience, strong tax knowledge, and analytical skills required. Maryland law license required (or able to waive in). For consideration, please click here. Please also include your resume, law school transcript, and cover letter addressed to Rebecca Simon, Director of Associate Recruiting and Engagement.

The Baltimore office of Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, P.C. seeks an attorney to join its thriving Tax and Tax Controversy practice. The candidate preferably will have an LL.M., CPA license and 8+ years of relevant experience. Strong tax knowledge and analytical skills required. Maryland law license required (or able to waive in). For consideration, please click here. Please also include your resume, law school transcript, and cover letter addressed to Rebecca Simon, Director of Associate Recruiting and Engagement.

The Nashville office of Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, P.C. seeks an associate with 4-6 years of complex litigation experience to join its construction law group. We are looking for academically distinguished applicants who have excellent written and oral advocacy skills with deposition, discovery, motion practice, and trial experience. The successful candidate will assume responsibility in an active and diverse construction practice involving complex litigation and transactions. Specific experience in construction law and litigation is preferred and engineering, architecture or construction management experience is a plus. The associate will work closely with construction litigation shareholders who will provide active mentoring and client contact. Must have a juris doctorate from an ABA-approved law school and be in good standing and an active member of the Tennessee Bar. We seek a bright, hard working person with good judgment, attention to detail, and the desire to advance. For consideration, please click here. Please also include your resume and cover letter addressed to Rebecca Simon, Director of Associate Recruiting and Engagement.

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, P.C. seeks an attorney with a minimum of two years of litigation experience in the areas of general commercial litigation, civil litigation, and/or insurance defense for a non-shareholder track position. Creditor's rights and lending default litigation experience would be a plus, but not a requirement. Academically distinguished applicants who have excellent written and oral advocacy skills, and analytical aptitude with deposition, discovery, motion practice, and trial experience are sought to assume responsibility in an active and diverse federal and state court litigation practice. We seek a bright, hardworking attorney with good judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently. South Carolina law license is required. For consideration, please click here. Please also include your resume, law school transcript, and cover letter addressed to Rebecca Simon, Director of Associate Recruiting and Engagement.

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, P.C. is seeking a Patent Agent or Patent Technical Specialists to join our Washington, DC office. Two to three years' patent work experience is preferred. Both positions will work with the chemical and biotechnology patent prosecution team and the job responsibilities will involve U.S. and foreign patent prosecution practice, including preparation of patent applications, office action responses, and patentability search reports. Both positions will also provide opportunities to assist on freedom-to-operate, patentability, and inventorship opinions, to work on post-issuance practice projects, and to provide litigation support. These positions will be involved in telephonic, e-mail and in-person meetings with many prestigious clients which include international pharmaceutical companies, mid-size biotechnology companies, emerging companies and major research institutions. Other responsibilities include reviewing invention disclosures and participating in discussions with inventors to understand their new inventions; searching literature and patent databases to determine the patentability of inventions; drafting written assessments of the prospects of obtaining patent protection; writing patent applications; preparing responses to communications from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office; developing arguments for patentability to Patent Office Examiners; and reviewing patents as part of the IP due diligence for a potential acquisition or merger. Ideal candidates will have a Ph.D. or Master's Degree in Immunology, Molecular Biology or Biochemistry and will have superior academic credentials and very strong writing skills and oral communication skills. We are especially looking for candidates who are creative, mature and inquisitive, and who will thrive on the excitement of joining a growing IP practice and working with a group who is passionate about furthering the success of our clients and the Firm and working together as a team. We seek candidates with a strong work ethic paired with the ability to juggle multiple job responsibilities and the interpersonal skills necessary to work effectively with business leaders, attorneys, scientists, engineers, inventors, and patent examiners. For consideration, please click here. Please also include your resume and cover letter addressed to Rebecca Simon, Director of Associate Recruiting and Engagement.

The Nashville office of Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, P.C. seeks a shareholder level attorney with 10+ years of commercial real estate experience, including acquisitions and sales, leasing, and finance. Attorney responsibilities include negotiating and drafting purchase and sale agreements, closing commercial real estate transactions, and negotiating and drafting leases, loan documents and other transactional agreements. Academically distinguished applicants who have excellent writing, analytical, and organizational skills are sought to assume responsibility in this active and diverse practice. We seek a bright, hardworking attorney with good judgment and attention to detail. Tennessee license is required. For confidential consideration, please click here. Please also include your resume and cover letter, addressed to Rebecca Simon, Director of Associate Recruiting and Engagement, and law school transcript.

The Chattanooga office of Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, P.C. seeks a shareholder level attorney with 10+ years of commercial real estate experience, including acquisitions and sales, leasing, and finance. We are seeking a deal runner for acquisitions, sales, and local banking work on the lender side. Attorney responsibilities include negotiating and drafting purchase and sale agreements, title and survey review, documenting and closing commercial real estate transactions and negotiating and drafting leases, loan documents and other transactional agreements. Partner level candidates will not be required to bring a self-sustaining book of business. Academically distinguished applicants who have excellent writing, analytical, and organizational skills are sought to assume responsibility in this active and diverse practice. We seek a bright, hardworking attorney with good judgment and attention to detail. Tennessee license is required. For confidential consideration, please click here. Please also include your resume and cover letter, addressed to Rebecca Simon, Director of Associate Recruiting and Engagement, and law school transcript.

The Chattanooga office of Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, P.C. seeks an attorney with 2 or more years of transactional experience to join its Financial Services Transactions practice group as a staff attorney or associate. Academically distinguished applicants who have excellent writing and analytical skills are sought to assume responsibility in the firm's business, financing and real estate transactional practice, including supporting of one of the nation's leading practices in HUD-insured loans for commercial multifamily and long term care facilities. Corporate and transactional experience are particularly valuable. We seek a bright, hardworking attorney with good judgment and attention to detail. For consideration, please click here. Please also include your resume, law school transcript, and cover letter addressed to Rebecca Simon, Director of Associate Recruiting and Engagement.

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, P.C. seeks a junior partner or senior associate level attorney with significant Long Term Care transactional experience. Experience in transactions involving acquisitions, lending, sales and joint ventures with long term care and seniors housing facilities would be particularly valuable. We seek a bright, hardworking attorney with good judgment and a track record of success. Academically distinguished applicants with excellent legal writing and analytical skills are sought to become full team members in a vibrant transactional practice. Partner level candidates will not be required to bring a self-sustaining book of business. The primary team members working with this position are in Chattanooga and other offices of the firm, but the location of the position is flexible. For consideration, please click here. Please also include your resume, law school transcript, and cover letter addressed to Rebecca Simon, Director of Associate Recruiting and Engagement.

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, P.C. seeks a junior partner or senior associate level attorney with significant lending experience to join its Health Law practice group. Experience in health care lending, commercial lending, seniors housing and long term care transactional, and/or real estate transactional experience would be particularly valuable. We seek a bright, hardworking attorney with good judgment and a track record of success. Academically distinguished applicants with excellent legal writing and analytical skills are sought to become full team members in a vibrant transactional practice. Partner level candidates will not be required to bring a self-sustaining book of business. The primary team members working with this position are in Chattanooga and other offices of the firm, but the location of the position is flexible. For consideration, please click here. Please also include your resume, law school transcript, and cover letter addressed to Rebecca Simon, Director of Associate Recruiting and Engagement.

The Mandeville and New Orleans offices of Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, P.C. seeks an associate attorney with 2-4 years of construction litigation experience (transactional experience is a plus but not required) to join its Louisiana construction law practice. Academically distinguished applicants (top 10% and/or law review preferred) who have excellent writing and analytical skills, as well as deposition, discovery, and motion practice experience, are sought to assume responsibility in an active and diverse federal and state court litigation and transactional practice. We seek a bright, hard working person with excellent judgment and attention to detail. Engineering, architecture, or construction management experience is a plus. Must have a juris doctorate from an ABA-approved law school and be in good standing and an active member of the Louisiana Bar. For consideration, please click here. Please also include your resume, law school transcript, and cover letter addressed to Rebecca Simon, Director of Associate Recruiting and Engagement.

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, P.C. is seeking two Patent Agents or Patent Technical Specialists to join our Atlanta, Houston, Nashville, or New Orleans office. Two to three years' patent prosecution experience is preferred. Both positions will work with the chemical and biotechnology patent prosecution team and the job responsibilities will involve U.S. and foreign patent prosecution practice, including preparation and filing of patent applications, office action responses, and development of patentability search reports. Both positions will also provide opportunities to assist on freedom-to-operate, patentability, and inventorship opinions, to work on post-issuance practice projects, and to provide litigation support. These positions will be involved in telephonic, e-mail and in-person meetings with many prestigious clients which include international pharmaceutical companies, mid-size biotechnology companies, emerging companies and major research institutions. Other responsibilities include reviewing invention disclosures and participating in discussions with inventors to understand their technologies and innovations; searching literature and patent databases to determine the patentability of inventions; drafting written assessments of the prospects of obtaining patent protection; writing patent applications; preparing responses to communications from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office; developing arguments for patentability to Patent Office Examiners; and reviewing patents as part of the IP due diligence for a potential acquisition or merger. Ideal candidates will have a Ph.D. in one of the aforementioned fields (such as cell biology, molecular biology, genetics, biochemistry, and the like); post-doctoral experience is a plus. The candidate will also have superior academic credentials as well as very strong writing skills and oral communication skills. We are especially looking for candidates who are creative, mature and inquisitive, and who will thrive on the excitement of joining a growing IP practice and working with a group who is passionate about furthering the success of our clients and the Firm and working together as a team. We seek candidates with a strong work ethic paired with the ability to juggle multiple job responsibilities and the interpersonal skills necessary to work effectively with business leaders, attorneys, scientists, engineers, inventors, and patent examiners. For consideration, please click here. Please also include your resume, law school transcript, and cover letter addressed to Rebecca Simon, Director of Associate Recruiting and Engagement.