What You’ll Do
In this role, you will be responsible for:
- Case Evaluation: Review and assess the merits of clients’ Personal Injury claims by analyzing records, documents, and evidence to determine validity and potential value
- Legal Representation: Represent clients in Personal Injury matters, including hearings, trials, and appeals. Prepare and file claims, petitions, and other legal documents, and advocate for clients before courts and agencies
- Legal Strategy: Develop and implement effective strategies to protect clients’ rights and interests. Conduct legal research, analyze medical records, gather evidence, and negotiate with insurance companies to achieve favorable settlements
- Client Communication: Maintain consistent communication with clients, providing updates, explaining legal processes, and advising them on their rights and options
- Medical and Vocational Assessment: Collaborate with medical and vocational experts to evaluate the extent of injuries, their impact on clients’ ability to work, and appropriate compensation levels
- Litigation: Handle disputed or denied claims through litigation, including discovery, trial preparation, and courtroom advocacy
- Case Management: Organize and maintain case files, track deadlines, coordinate with medical providers and experts, and oversee related legal and administrative tasks
- Ethical Standards: Uphold professional ethics, confidentiality, and compliance with all applicable rules and regulations
At TopDog Law, everyone is expected to think critically, communicate clearly, and take ownership of their work.
How This Role Drives the Business
This role is critical to our success because it:
- Maximizes case value through strong advocacy, sound judgment, and strategic litigation execution
- Moves cases efficiently through the litigation lifecycle to support faster resolutions and healthier cash flow
- Protects and elevates the TopDog Law brand through professionalism, preparation, and credibility with courts, opposing counsel, and clients
- Reduces risk and rework by spotting issues early, making decisive recommendations, and communicating clearly across teams
- Supports scale by following and improving litigation processes that allow the firm to grow without sacrificing quality
Your ability to balance speed, strategy, and quality ensures clients are well-served, teams stay aligned, and the firm continues its rapid, disciplined growth.
What Success Looks Like
Within your first 6–12 months, success in this role looks like:
- You lead a high-performing litigation team that moves cases efficiently, maximizes case value, and delivers consistent results across the market
- You serve as a trusted mentor and coach, developing junior attorneys through real-time feedback, case strategy guidance, and elevated standards
- You establish clear expectations, accountability, and communication rhythms, eliminating surprises and bottlenecks
- You partner effectively with leadership and operations to scale litigation processes without sacrificing quality or judgment
- You are recognized internally and externally as a credible, prepared, and decisive market leader who elevates both people and performance
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
- Active admission to the Tennessee Bar
- 5 - 10 years of experience in Personal Injury law
- Strong communication, negotiation, research, and writing skills
- Ability to manage a robust case load independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
- Knowledge of Georgia laws, regulations, and procedures required
- Must be located in or near the State of Tennessee
- Strong communication skills—written and verbal
- Ability to think critically, prioritize effectively, and execute with speed
Nice to Have:
- Active Admission to one or more districts of the Tennessee Federal Court
- Experience in a fast-growing or high-volume environment
- Comfort with ambiguity and evolving systems
- Experience in legal, professional services, or client-centric organizations
About TopDog Law
TopDog Law is a nationally scaling, fully integrated, personal injury law firm with strong partner relationships across the country. We are building for impact, excellence, and growth.
We are building a high-performance, high-trust, no-ego culture where talented people do meaningful work, grow quickly, and take pride in what they build together. This is not a legacy law firm.
This is a rocket ship, and we’re assembling the team that will take it to the next level.
If you thrive in fast-moving environments, love taking ownership and being held accountable, and want to be part of something you can help shape, not just maintain, you’ll feel right at home here.
Our Story
TopDog Law is not your typical law firm. We believe that world-class marketing, paired with exceptional legal talent and operations, creates better experiences and outcomes for clients and the business alike.
Over the past three years, we’ve grown 2–3x year over year, setting a new standard on the marketing side of the personal injury space and proving what’s possible when strategy, speed, and execution align. Now, we’re applying that same discipline and innovation to law firm operations, case management, and execution as we scale nationally and fully integrate.
We are intentionally building the infrastructure, systems, and teams needed to scale at a national level—without sacrificing quality, culture, or accountability. This is still the early stage of that journey, which means the people who join now have a real opportunity to help shape how the firm operates for years to come.
Who Thrives Here
We don’t hire based on resumes alone. We hire for competence, character, and mindset.
You will thrive at TopDog Law if you:
Embrace Change
- You have a growth mindset and seek continuous improvement
- You welcome feedback and adapt quickly
- You ask “What’s next?” rather than “That’s not my job”
Are Committed to the Organization
- You care deeply about doing great work
- You have your teammates’ backs
- You’re here to build something meaningful and long-lasting
Bring an Upbeat, No-Ego Energy
- You show up positive, professional, and solutions-oriented
- You enjoy the work and respect the people around you
- You leave drama, negativity, and ego at the door
Take Ownership
- You do what you say you’ll do
- You follow through and communicate early when something’s off track
- You treat the business like it’s yours
Fast & Hungry
- You move with urgency and sound judgment
- You prioritize progress over perfection
- You thrive in fast-paced, high-expectation environments
- You seek feedback, stretch assignments, and more responsibility
- You’re motivated by growth, impact, and building something bigger than yourself
Why TopDog Law
- Real growth: As the firm grows, so do opportunities for advancement and leadership
- High standards, real support: Clear expectations, coaching, and accountability
- Culture that matters: Trust, respect, speed, and integrity, without sacrificing humanity
- Meaningful work: Helping people through some of the hardest moments of their lives
Ready to Build With Us?
If you’re excited by ownership, accountability, growth, and the chance to help build something exceptional from the ground up, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and help shape the future of TopDog Law.