Posted April 09, 2024
Staff Attorney
Clayton Homes
Maryville, TN
Full Time
Reference: ClaytonHomesJR104765_1
Position Summary: The Staff Attorney will be responsible for managing consumer disputes across multiple business sectors within the Clayton family of...
Position Summary:
The Staff Attorney will be responsible for managing consumer disputes across multiple business sectors within the Clayton family of companies.
As part of the Clayton in-house litigation team, the Staff Attorney will report to the Associate General Counsel. They will work closely with outside counsel, business leaders, and legal coordinators to resolve a variety of matters, including consumer disputes. The Staff Attorney will assist with developing legal strategies supporting effective and efficient dispute resolution.
Responsibilities:
Builds familiarity with core legal areas: consumer warranty, consumer contract litigation, personal injury disputes, financial services (lending and insurance)
Able to manage outside counsel and consumer disputes with limited attorney oversight
Able to identify issues in consumer litigation with oversight by AGC
Jury trial and/or final arbitration hearing experience preferred
Learns HUD Code
Learns laws and regulations governing factory built housing, tort claims, and financial services disputes
Works with different business units on legal matters with limited AGC oversight
Learns to identify when to escalate legal matters to AGC
Learns to utilize outside counsel and resources effectively and efficiently
Identifies business stakeholders and builds trust/rapport
Solicits input/review on complex issues.
Responds timely to AGC and GC
Able to work with and provide direction to Legal Coordinators
Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school
Admission to Tennessee Bar
1-2 years litigation/arbitration and pre-trial practice experience preferred
Superb legal research, writing and analytical skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Strong time management skills
Must be resilient and handle feedback with ease
Learns Claytons business operations
Why Clayton?
Full-time team members have the flexibility to create their own health, dental, and vision benefits package. Clayton provides competitive 401K programs, including investment options and company matching for full and part time employees after one year to help our team members achieve their financial goals. Additional benefits include paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance Programs, and more.
As part of Claytons commitment to Opening Doors to a Better Life, Clayton is now providing paid time for Team Members to volunteer to causes that are meaningful to them through the Clayton Impact program.
Clayton is proud to have earned spots on the following Forbes lists: Americas Best Employers, Americas Best Employers by State, Best Employers for Diversity, Best Employers for Women.
At Clayton, we encourage holistic wellness with physical, nutritional, social, financial, spiritual and occupational programs available online or in-person for team members.
Claytons Home Office campus offers an onsite restaurant, onsite fitness facility with full gym, in-person and virtual workout classes, yoga / barre studio, volleyball and basketball courts, walking paths, and a disc golf course.
Clayton is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Clayton is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
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