We are looking for people who bring an infusion of energy, enthusiasm and compassion to everything they do. If you are searching for a firm that doesn’t just talk about teamwork, but truly fosters it, Adams and Reese is the career choice for you.
Adams and Reese actively seeks talented and committed individuals to join our roster of proven and experienced attorneys and professional staff. With a focus on the highest standard of excellence, we welcome interested candidates to explore employment opportunities across all practice areas, departments and offices – please explore our story, practices and related job postings.
The reason to choose Adams and Reese is the opportunity to successfully collaborate with others across all offices.
Why Adams and Reese?
Consistently voted one of the “best places to work” whenever our employees and attorneys are surveyed by independent, local publications across our offices, Adams and Reese has an excellent reputation as a top employer:
- A one-firm, truly collaborative attitude and culture with 18 offices strategically located throughout the southern U.S. and Washington, D.C.
- Regional coverage on client matters, organized by well-run practice groups
- Transparency that results in lawyers really understanding what’s going on in the firm
- A reputation among clients for superior client service and always-on accessibility – dedicated to a concierge-level of service
- A fast-paced partnership track that rewards accountability and independent thinking
- A strong, practical and targeted training program for new associates
Adams and Reese offers a team environment creating the best results for our clients and our workplace.
Law Students
We view associates as our future partners and leaders of the firm, so we invest in them to make sure they can make the transition from law school to the day-to-day practice of law.
A successful attorney is able to engage and collaborate with individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences. The skills needed to be successful include strong relationships with others, preparation, enthusiasm, innovation and empathy.
Summer associates participate in a six-week program where they are immersed into our culture and authentic law firm work experience.
Each fall, Adams and Reese selects a group of second-year law students to join our Summer Associate Program, giving them challenging work, client interaction and real-world mentoring from both peers and seasoned attorneys:
- Work with successful litigators and transactional lawyers
- Meet with clients and gain hands-on experience – learn what comprises a successful client relationship
- Attend depositions, trials, closings and more
- Have an assigned Peer Mentor and Partner Advisor
The differing perspectives provided a unique opportunity to learn and broaden my experiences.
After law school, associates can count on a strong support system from their mentors and peers for a smooth transition in developing their creative legal skills.
We set realistic expectations for each phase of an attorney’s development and provide transparent feedback, so associates know how they’re doing each step of the way. Our extensive Associate Training Program covers many topics such as:
- First-year associates: Work organization, firm economics and marketing
- Second-year associates: More concentrated training in the transactional and litigation practice areas:
introduction to pro bono cases - Seasoned associates: Continued professional development through the Associate Mentor Program, frequent associate training and lunch-and-learns, and an annual event for associates to network with seasoned lawyers and each other.
Having the opportunity to learn from mentors within the firm has taught me how to communicate better with clients, opponents and the court, as well as how to be flexible and innovative in challenging situations.
A fast-paced partnership track
Associates are introduced to our clients and our matters, and the work is demanding and complex – but it’s also fulfilling. Smart, hard-working, independent thinking attorneys thrive here, and associates may be eligible for partnership consideration after six years of full-time law practice.
Although most of our new Adams and Reese associates are hired from our Summer Associate Program, we welcome other highly qualified candidates who are interested in one of our positions.
Experienced Attorneys
We are always looking for experienced lawyers with a fresh perspective on the practice of law who can further strengthen Adams and Reese. Whether you will help us with the expansion of our existing practice areas or the evolution of new ones, we invite you to get to know us.
View our open positions below.
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Adams and Reese LLP is seeking an experienced attorney with extensive Labor and Employment experience in the wage and hour, compliance area of employment law. Open to the candidate bringing over a portable book of business, but the existing work coming from a high producing partner will provide a full workload. Open to having the position filled in any of our Florida office locations: Tampa, Jacksonville, and Sarasota.
Adams and Reese LLP is a super-regional firm structured around high-performing practice groups rather than cities. Our offices are strategically located throughout the Southeast U.S. and in Washington, D.C., allowing us to serve our clients with excellence. We assist a broad range of clients, including industry leaders in healthcare, telecommunications, banking, energy and more. -
Adams and Reese is seeking an Associate with 2+ years’ experience to support general liability, construction and commercial litigation practices. The preferred candidates must be willing to work with multiple attorneys, have excellent research, writing and analytical skills, and handle discovery depositions and make court appearances for motion practice.
Adams and Reese LLP is a super-regional firm structured around high-performing practice groups rather than cities. Our offices are strategically located throughout the Southeast U.S. and in Washington, D.C., allowing us to serve our clients with excellence. We assist a broad range of clients, including industry leaders in healthcare, telecommunications, banking, energy and more.
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Adams and Reese LLP is actively searching for experienced attorneys. If you are interested in practicing law in one of our regional offices, please complete an online application so that we may reach out to you for future opportunities.
Adams and Reese LLP is a super-regional firm structured around high-performing practice groups rather than cities. Our offices are strategically located throughout the Southeast U.S. and in Washington, D.C., allowing us to serve our clients with excellence. We assist a broad range of clients, including industry leaders in healthcare, telecommunications, banking, energy and more.
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Adams and Reese is seeking an Associate with 4+ years’ experience in an appellate practice. Prior federal court clerking experience preferred, and exceptional legal research and writing abilities required.
Adams and Reese LLP is a super-regional firm structured around high-performing practice groups rather than cities. Our offices are strategically located throughout the Southeast U.S. and in Washington, D.C., allowing us to serve our clients with excellence. We assist a broad range of clients, including industry leaders in healthcare, telecommunications, banking, energy and more.
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Adams and Reese is seeking an attorney with four plus years of litigation experience for its Memphis, TN office.
Adams and Reese LLP is a super-regional firm structured around high-performing practice groups rather than cities. Our offices are strategically located throughout the Southeast U.S. and in Washington, D.C., allowing us to serve our clients with excellence. We assist a broad range of clients, including industry leaders in healthcare, telecommunications, banking, energy and more.
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5+ years of experience in health care liability litigation.
Adams and Reese LLP is a super-regional firm structured around high-performing practice groups rather than cities. Our offices are strategically located throughout the Southeast U.S. and in Washington, D.C., allowing us to serve our clients with excellence. We assist a broad range of clients, including industry leaders in healthcare, telecommunications, banking, energy and more.
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Adams and Reese is seeking an Associate or Special Counsel level attorney with significant litigation experience needed for a multi-jurisdiction commercial/construction law/litigation practice based in the Denver, Colorado market. Preference is for the candidate to possess at least 6-8 years of experience and have the capability to manage all aspects of litigation independently, with limited or only as-needed oversight. Consumer protection and related class action experience a big plus.
Adams and Reese LLP is a super-regional firm structured around high-performing practice groups rather than cities. Our offices are strategically located throughout the Southeast U.S. and in Washington, D.C., allowing us to serve our clients with excellence. We assist a broad range of clients, including industry leaders in healthcare, telecommunications, banking, energy and more.
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Adams and Reese LLP is seeking an Associate with at least three years’ experience to join our Corporate Services practice team, specializing in commercial real estate, mergers and acquisitions and probate and estate planning laws. The ideal candidate will have the understanding and efficiency to complete transactions on both the buy and the sell side, including negotiating purchase and sale agreements, evaluating title work, creating closing checklists and preparing documents in preparation for closings and funding. Experience in corporate formations and governance are needed in handling merger and acquisition matters.
Adams and Reese LLP is a super-regional firm structured around high-performing practice groups rather than cities. Our offices are strategically located throughout the Southeast U.S. and in Washington, D.C., allowing us to serve our clients with excellence. We assist a broad range of clients, including industry leaders in healthcare, telecommunications, banking, energy and more.
Practice groups create opportunities for true collaboration
Adams and Reese is a super-regional firm structured around high-performing practice groups rather than cities. Practice group leaders travel frequently to ensure we offer clients a strong and balanced team. We actively pursue cross-serving clients in a cohesive and collaborative way and give you the resources you need to succeed.
“When I moved to Nashville after working at a large firm in D.C., I assumed I would need to adapt to a more localized practice. I was pleasantly surprised to find an incredibly dynamic, global IP practice at Adams and Reese.”
Intelligent and entrepreneurial attorneys thrive here
Adams and Reese has many important assets that will benefit your practice, including offices strategically located throughout the Southeast U.S. and in Washington, D.C., and a reputation for superior client service. Our clients are industry leaders in healthcare, telecommunications, banking, energy and more.
We also consider lateral attorneys for partnership positions. Attorneys can be eligible for partnership consideration each year based on eligibility requirements.
If you are an attorney with 5-20 years of experience, we invite you to explore making a move to Adams and Reese – make us your permanent home.
Professional Staff
Year after year, our staff members vote Adams and Reese one of the best places to work in their city. Whenever there’s a “Best Places to Work” survey, we come out on top. View our open positions below.
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This position will have the opportunity to bring fresh, forward-thinking ideas while developing strategic marketing campaigns, both online and offline. Candidates should have the ability to manage multiple projects and work quickly and efficiently. Experience in the legal industry is a plus, but not required for this role.
Responsibilities:
- Support the marketing department's initiatives with the planning, execution, and tracking of marketing programs including email, event, social media, and content marketing.
- Manage the firm’s social media platforms, as well as develop content for social media campaigns that support the firm’s business objectives.
- Assist in the creation and execution of email marketing content.
- Assist with a variety of internal and external marketing events, such as webinars, CLE programs, and client/attorney entertainment events.
- Coordinate and assist in the production and editing of videos used for various marketing purposes, including social media and website content.
- Assist with brochures, presentations, marketing materials, websites, blogs, and other creative projects.
- Create, proofread, and edit copy for various marketing channels, ensuring a consistent voice.
- Maintain an inventory and directory of materials used for client and attorney events
- Evaluate and monitor campaign performance on an ongoing basis by analyzing key metrics and creating comprehensive reports.
- Conduct market research and identify industry trends to help our team identify new marketing opportunities.
- Occasional travel required.
Supervision Received and/Given:
- Received by CMO
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, communications, or a related field
- 3+ years of experience in marketing and/or communications
- Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft programs including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- High level of creativity
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as outstanding copywriting and proofreading skills
- Firm grasp of various marketing platforms, channels, and best practices, including social, digital, and email marketing
- Strong analytical skills to analyze metrics and create reports
- Strong organizational and project management skills, as well as attention to detail
- Team-player; must be willing to accept new tasks and take on projects as needed
- Self-starter and able to independently move projects forward, prioritize tasks, and meet tight deadlines
- CRM experience a plus
Working Conditions:
This position requires sitting for long periods of time while operating a computer. At times, employees are required to work in excess of the normal work schedule. Employees in this position must be mobile, have the ability to bend, and have ability to lift and carry files weighing approximately 10-15 lbs.
Adams and Reese LLP is a super-regional firm structured around high-performing practice groups rather than cities. Our offices are strategically located throughout the Southeast U.S. and in Washington, D.C., allowing us to serve our clients with excellence. We assist a broad range of clients, including industry leaders in healthcare, telecommunications, banking, energy and more.
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The Billing Specialist is responsible for managing and processing client bills with the attorneys and their staff utilizing the Firm’s billing platforms and facilitating electronic billing submissions.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate with attorneys, staff and clients to generate, distribute, edit, and finalize legal bills through various billing formats, including a paperless prebill software system.
- Facilitate resolution of e-billing issues.
- Prepare reports and materials necessary to track billings.
- Maintain master client files in the Elite Legal Billing system.
- Perform additional billing duties as assigned by the Billing Manager or Regional Office Manager.
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications:
- Proficient in Microsoft Office 2010 applications, including Excel; experience with Elite Legal Billing system and strong technology skills a plus.
- Ability to perform basic math calculations.
- Ability to multi-task with attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to handle a high volume of billings per month.
- Ability to work overtime, as needed.
- Accounting degree preferred.
- Law firm or professional services experience preferred
Working Conditions:
This position requires sitting for long periods of time while operating a computer. At times, employees are required to work in excess of the normal work schedule. Employees in this position must be mobile, have the ability to bend, and have ability to lift and carry files weighing approximately 10-15 lbs.
Adams and Reese LLP is a super-regional firm structured around high-performing practice groups rather than cities. Our offices are strategically located throughout the Southeast U.S. and in Washington, D.C., allowing us to serve our clients with excellence. We assist a broad range of clients, including industry leaders in healthcare, telecommunications, banking, energy and more.
Adams and Reese offers staff career opportunities throughout our regional footprint in:
• Administration
• Accounting
• Information Technology
• Legal Assistant
• Paralegal
• Marketing
• Management
A team approach to everything we do
You won’t find a lot of hierarchy at Adams and Reese – it feels more like family here. When we win a case, everyone gets credit, from the partners to the paralegals and everyone in between. Maybe that’s why our staff members tend to stick around – more than 10 years on average and we have plenty of people here who have been with us for 20, 30 and even 40 years.
“A team environment creates the best results for our clients and our workplace.”
A Culture of Training
We’ve created a safe, positive and professional environment at Adams and Reese with training for every employee in the areas of onboarding and orientation, diversity, respecting others in the workplace, management coaching and technology software to provide a career path to all employees as they strive to reach excellence in their professional and personal development.
A Culture of Giving
HUGS (Hope Understanding Giving Support) is our grassroots volunteer program and it’s pretty simple – if you are passionate about a cause and want to volunteer and encourage others to join you, we support you. Adams and Reese budgets money every year for HUGS requests to honor the causes brought to us by our employees. We want to prove that we care about the people and the communities where we live and work.
Regional Office Contacts
ATLANTA
Jennifer Rodriguez
jennifer.rodriguez@arlaw.com
470.427.3707
BATON ROUGE
Kristen Viator
kristen.viator@arlaw.com
225.378.3255
BIRMINGHAM
Dana Wright
dana.wright@arlaw.com
205.250.5050
COLUMBIA
Lucy Caldwell
lucy.caldwell@arlaw.com
803.212.4976
HOUSTON
Dana Gambino
dana.gambino@arlaw.com
713.308.0171
JACKSON
Lynn West
lynn.west@arlaw.com
601.292.0707
JACKSONVILLE
Lucy Caldwell
lucy.caldwell@arlaw.com
803.212.4976
MEMPHIS
Annette McGee
annette.mcgee@arlaw.com
901.524.5287
MOBILE
Sherry Cates
sherry.cates@arlaw.com
251.650.0872
NASHVILLE
Brooke Ponder
brooke.ponder@arlaw.com
615.259.1022
NEW ORLEANS
kerri.caputo@arlaw.com
504.581.3234
SARASOTA
Tellie Settimi
tellie.settimi@arlaw.com
941.316.7638
TAMPA
Tellie Settimi
tellie.settimi@arlaw.com
813.402.2880
WASHINGTON, DC
Dana Gambino
dana.gambino@arlaw.com
713.308.0171
Open Positions
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Adams and Reese is seeking an experienced litigation Associate to advise and advocate for specialty and general contractors, owners, and materials suppliers. Assist clients transfer risk to insurers and other contractors/suppliers and represent contractors who have not received payment for their services. Also responsible for matters relating to defect litigation and related surety and insurance matters. Counsel clients in commercial and real estate litigation related to issues such as contract disputes, employment agreement and non-compete disputes, landlord/tenant conflicts, title insurance matters, corporate partnership disputes, and claims related to Florida’s Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act.