About Us: Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel is a leading legal services provider dedicated to delivering exceptional solutions to our clients. We are a growing mid-sized firm providing comprehensive legal services on behalf of an impressive list of local, regional, national, and international clientele. As we continue to expand, we are seeking an experienced business commercial litigation attorney to join our team.

Location: This position is required to sit on-site in our downtown Chattanooga office. Applicants must be willing to relocate to the Chattanooga area to be considered.

FLSA status: Exempt

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Commercial Litigation Attorney to join our firm. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience handling complex commercial disputes with a strong background in a variety of business litigation and products liability defense. This position offers the opportunity to work on complex legal issues with large corporate clients, collaborate with other attorneys, and shape the development of the law through persuasive advocacy. This role requires exceptional litigation and case management skills, excellent written work, the ability to work independently and collaboratively, and the confidence to take the lead in high stakes matters from inception through resolution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a diverse caseload of complex commercial litigation matters, including contract disputes, statutory claims, business torts, and regulatory claims.
• Serve as first or second chair in class action and multi-plaintiff litigation, including motion practice, discovery, depositions, expert witness development, and trial preparation.
• Defend national and international companies in products liability actions involving consumer goods, industrial equipment, pharmaceuticals, or other regulated products.
• Develop case strategy, supervise junior attorneys and paralegals, and collaborate with clients, in-house counsel, and outside experts.
• Advise clients on risk management, regulatory compliance, and litigation avoidance strategies.
• Participate in settlement negotiations, mediations, and arbitrations.
• Conduct extensive legal research to support written and oral advocacy.
• Analyze trial records, transcripts, and legal precedent to identify appellate issues.
• Present oral arguments before appellate courts when necessary.
• Prior experience in trial and appellate work, and ability to draft trial and appellate pleadings, briefs, and motions in state and federal courts.

Qualifications:

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school.
• Strong law school and undergraduate academic record. Law review or law journal experience a plus.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Commitment to highest ethical and professional standards.
• Member in good standing of the Tennessee bar or willing to gain bar membership in TN through comity process.
• Minimum 10 years of commercial litigation experience, specifically in business related litigation matters, class actions and/or products liability.
• Trial experience, significant deposition and motion practice required.
• Strong legal research and analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and meet tight deadlines.
• Experience in handling post-trial motions and appeals.
• Demonstrated leadership, initiative, and ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Additional Qualifications (preferred, not required):

• Judicial clerkship experience a plus.

Chambliss is committed to being one of the best law firms to work for in our region. We are actively searching for highly qualified people to work as attorneys, legal assistants, and support staff personnel. Chambliss strives to attract a diverse workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

**We are NOT using outside agencies for this role. Please do not solicit.