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Open Positions - Lateral Attorneys

Baker Donelson seeks to attract and retain experienced lateral attorneys who are committed to providing unparalleled service to our clients, have a deep understanding of the practice of law and believe in the culture of our Firm.

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Transactional Associate – Baltimore (#799)

The Baltimore office of Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell and Berkowitz, P.C. seeks a mid-level to senior associate with transactional experience to join its national sophisticated financial services transactional practice. Academically distinguished applicants with excellent writing and analytical skills and sound judgment are sought to assume responsibility within an active transactional practice, focusing on a broad array of commercial lending and leasing transactions. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and hardworking with strong organizational skills. This is a unique opportunity for the right individual to grow into a key member of a nationally recognized established team. For consideration, please click here. Please also include your resume, law school transcript, and cover letter.

Health Law Litigation Attorney - Chattanooga (#800)

The Chattanooga office of Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell and Berkowitz, P.C. seeks to hire an attorney with two or more years of litigation experience, to join its health law litigation practice for a non-shareholder track position. While not required, experience in healthcare litigation is a plus. 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 healthcare providers in healthcare litigation matters. We will consider a partial remote work situation and flexible and/or reduced hours requirement. Tennessee license required. Georgia license also preferred. We seek a bright, hard working person with good judgment and attention to detail. For consideration, click here to apply. Please include your resume, cover letter, and law school transcript with your application.

Labor & Employment Shareholder – Fort Lauderdale or Orlando (#806)

The law firm of Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, P.C. seeks an experienced, entrepreneurial shareholder-level attorney to join our nationally-recognized team and lead the continued growth and development of our Labor & Employment practice in Florida. Ideal applicants should have a minimum of 10 years of experience practicing law, including first-chair responsibility in litigation in federal and state court and before administrative agencies, advice and counseling, and workplace training. Applicants must have a self-sustaining portable book of business and have a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships. Experience in growing or leading a practice group is a plus. This is a unique opportunity to establish and shape the direction of our Florida employment practice in a collaborative and client-focused firm environment. Florida law license required. For consideration, click here to apply.

Tax Associate or Of Counsel - Memphis (#781)

The Memphis office of Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell and Berkowitz, P.C. seeks an experienced associate or of counsel attorney with an LL.M. in tax to join its thriving Trusts and Estates/Family Office/Tax practice. The candidate must have more than five years of relevant experience in estate planning. The position should involve participation in building the existing practice, significant client contact and moving into a leadership role in the long term. Academically distinguished applicants who have excellent writing and analytical skills are sought to assume responsibility in this very active practice. We seek a bright, hardworking individual with good judgment and attention to detail. For consideration, please click here. Please include your resume and cover letter.

Health Care Litigation Attorney – Memphis (#803)

The Memphis office of Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell and Berkowitz, P.C. seeks to hire an attorney with three or more years of litigation experience, to join its health law litigation practice for a non-shareholder track position.  While not required, experience in healthcare litigation is a plus. 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 healthcare providers in healthcare litigation matters.  We will consider a partial remote work situation and flexible and/or reduced hours requirement.  Tennessee license required. We seek a bright, hard working person with good judgment and attention to detail. For consideration, click here to apply. Please include your resume, cover letter, and law school transcript with your application.

Litigation Associate – New Orleans (#801)

The New Orleans office of Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, P.C. seeks an associate with 2-5 years of complex commercial litigation experience. Academically distinguished applicants who have excellent writing and analytical skills; experience in the development and discovery of expert witnesses; and deposition, discovery and motion practice experience are sought to assume responsibility in an active litigation practice. We seek a bright, hardworking associate with good judgment and attention to detail. Louisiana law license required. For consideration, please click here. Please include your resume, cover letter, and law school transcript with your application.

Litigation Attorney – New Orleans (#802)

The New Orleans office of 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, 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. Louisiana law license required. For consideration, please click here. Please include your resume, cover letter, and law school transcript with your application.

Litigation Associate - New Orleans (#805)

The New Orleans office of Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell and Berkowitz, P.C. seeks an associate with 2-3 years of litigation experience, preferably financial services litigation experience, to join its Financial Services Department. 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 representing banks, mortgage lenders, and servicers in financial services litigation matters. We seek a bright, hard-working person with good judgment and attention to detail. Louisiana law license is required for consideration. Please click here to apply and ensure you upload your cover letter, resume, and a copy of your law school transcript when submitting your application.

Traditional Labor Shareholder – Any Office Location (#807)

The law firm of Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, P.C. seeks a shareholder-level attorney with significant experience in traditional labor law to join our nationally-recognized Labor & Employment practice. Ideal applicants should have a minimum of 10 years of experience in traditional labor law, with deep management-side labor experience, looking to build and grow a practice within a collaborative and entrepreneurial firm culture. Applicants must have a self-sustaining portable book of business and have a demonstrated track record of success representing employers. This is a unique opportunity to develop and lead the Firm’s traditional labor capabilities across industries and our geographic footprint. Admission to practice in the state where the attorney will be based required. For consideration, click here to apply.

Business Transactional Tax Attorney – Any Office Location (#808)

The law firm of Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, P.C. seeks a shareholder or counsel-level Business Transactional Tax attorney to join its thriving Business Department. The ideal candidate should have at least 10 years of relevant corporate and transactional tax experience and serve as a trusted advisor for internal and external firm clients. For consideration, please click here.

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