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Chattanooga

Address
633 Chestnut Street
Suite 1900
Chattanooga, TN 37450
Contact
T: 423.756.2010
F: 423.756.3447
Email: contact@bakerdonelson.com

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Managing Shareholder

Office Administrator

The roots of Baker Donelson's Chattanooga office go back more than 60 years to when Albert W. Taber opened a solo practice in the Chattanooga Bank Building, focusing on corporate, tax, estate, and trust law.

In 1964, the office added Thomas Caldwell as a partner and expanded to become a full-service firm. Thomas O. Helton joined in 1968, followed by Carl Hartley and David Fielder, forming what came to be known as Caldwell, Heggie & Helton. Heiskell Donelson opened its doors in Chattanooga in 1986 and, in 1993, merged with the Caldwell firm. A year later, Heiskell Donelson merged with Baker Worthington to form Baker Donelson.

Today, the Chattanooga office is home to approximately 40 lawyers with practices serving international, national, regional, and local clients. The office boasts a national practice dedicated to the needs of stakeholders in skilled nursing and seniors housing; a nationally recognized team representing lenders and borrowers in HUD-insured commercial loans for health care and multifamily housing facilities; a national litigation team that represents telecommunications providers and Class I railroad carriers; an immigration team that provides trusted counsel to clients around the world on business-, employment-, and family-based immigration matters, including a significant EB-5 practice; trial lawyers focused on representing investor-owned water utilities in condemnation actions and other regulatory matters; tax and economic development lawyers supporting local and national clients; a trusts and estates team focused on planning, administration, tax, and litigation; and a bankruptcy and creditor's rights team that represents local, regional, and national financial institutions on a range of issues.

Our lawyers' commitment to nurturing a collegial work environment complements and reinforces their dedication to excellent client service, as do state-of-the-art technology and support services. In addition, both lawyers and administrative staff are active in giving back to the community – with volunteer and charitable support of multiple organizations, such as regularly providing meals for women and children at "Room in the Inn" for more than 25 years, serving meals and working on special projects with the Chat Foundation (formerly The Community Kitchen), and active involvement in other organizations, including the United Way and the YMCA.

Baker Donelson's Chattanooga office is comprised of high-performing teams focused on being trusted advisors to local, regional, and national clients. Deeply invested in a vibrant Chattanooga, the office is committed to the needs of the business community and providing legal advice that accounts for the business and operational realities of the client's industry. The localized experience is buttressed by the whole of Baker Donelson, making the Chattanooga office an entry point into a panoply of legal services provided across the Firm's footprint.

Experienced Litigation Paralegal - Any Office Location

Qualified candidates must possess a bachelor's degree and/or a paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program, along with a minimum of five years of litigation experience. The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to work independently and will demonstrate strong experience in managing, organizing, and reviewing complex litigation documents, including proficiency in Relativity or similar document review platforms. Familiarity with collaboration and productivity tools such as Microsoft Teams and Asana is strongly preferred.

The Litigation Paralegal will provide comprehensive support to trial counsel across all stages of litigation, from initial investigation through trial and resolution. Responsibilities include drafting correspondence, pleadings, discovery materials, and other litigation-related documents; conducting thorough factual investigations; assisting attorneys in preparation for depositions, mediations, arbitrations, hearings, and trials; and providing direct support during trial proceedings.

The salary range for New Jersey, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. applicants is $85,000 - $97,500.

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell, & Berkowitz, PC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and all employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, sexual orientation, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression and marital status.

For a full job description or to apply click here.

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.

Law Firm Senior Client Account Specialist - Various Firm Locations

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell, & Berkowitz, PC has an immediate opening for a Sr. Client Account Specialist. Candidates may reside in Baltimore, Baton Rouge, Birmingham, Chattanooga, Houston, Jackson, Knoxville, Memphis, Atlanta, or New Orleans areas. The position is remote other than the 2nd and 4th mandatory Wednesdays of each month.

Salary is based upon years of experience and location.

This position will be responsible for collecting the firm’s accounts receivable through working directly with the client billing attorneys and, in many situations, directly with the client. Sending follow-up inquiries, negotiating with past due accounts. Document and maintain accurate records. Know commonly used collection concepts, practices, and procedures. Use firm established guidelines and procedures to perform the functions of the job. Maintain ambitious standards and professional collection activities and support. This position is considered professional level. Reports directly to the Client Accounts Manager. Daily contacts include but are not limited to the Director of Revenue Services, CEO, COO, CFAO, Managing Shareholder, Office Administrators, Accounting, Finance, Administration, Attorneys, and Secretaries.

Key Responsibilities include:

  1. Collaborate with client (billing) attorneys regarding their aged A/R.
  2. Communicate with clients via email and telephone regarding aged accounts receivable upon billing attorney approval.
  3. Perform account reconciliations to ensure accurate billing and payment applications.
  4. Compile information for reporting of the progress of collections and accounts receivable aging.
  5. Analyze, investigate, and clarify problem
  6. Report problem and/or doubtful accounts to appropriate parties (CEO, COO, Managing Shareholders, Office Administrator, CFAO, Director of Revenue Services).
  7. Facilitate and expedite the allocations of aged accounts
  8. Monitor the opening of new matters for existing clients with collection and/or write-off issues.
  9. Monitor accounts with collection
  10. Oversee automatic reminder statements for the Firm, making sure that waivers and reminders are generated and mailed.
  11. Follow up on approved electronically billed
  12. Monitor receivable write-offs for the
  13. Manage any client/attorney
  14. Participate in monthly Client Accounts meetings to report collection
  15. Assist Manager with compiling, tracking, and monitoring Firm fiscal year end process as requested.
  16. Manages other job-related duties as assigned by the Director of Revenue Qualifications will include:
  17. Computer experience with knowledge of Word, Excel, Collections software
  18. ARCS and ADERANT a plus
  19. Must have good organizational, communication and math skills.
  20. Must be detail oriented, able to work in a fast-paced environment.
  21. Ability to use good judgement and discretion in establishing and maintaining relationships with attorneys, staff, and clients.
  22. Overtime may be required.
  23. Travel may be required.

Must provide minimum authorization to work in the United States.  Resumes only accepted for job posted. Please click here to apply.

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell, & Berkowitz, PC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and all employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, sexual orientation, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression and marital status.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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