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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.

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.

Patent Associate – Nashville (#795)

The Nashville office of Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, P.C. seeks a Patent Associate with experience in electrical engineering 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.

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 (#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.

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