Criminal Defense Attorney
May McKinney, PLLC | Nashville, Tennessee
Nashville
Build your future by learning from the best.
At May McKinney, PLLC, criminal defense is not simply legal work. It is serious advocacy at moments when a person’s future, freedom, and reputation are on the line.
Our clients come to us during some of the most difficult moments of their lives, and we meet that responsibility with preparation, strategy, compassion, and relentless commitment.
With nearly 80 years of combined experience, our firm is known for thoughtful case analysis, strong courtroom preparation, and a deep commitment to doing the work well. We believe outcomes are shaped long before anyone enters a courtroom, through preparation, organization, strategic thinking, and the discipline to never cut corners.
We are seeking a Criminal Defense Attorney who may be early in their career but is highly organized, eager to learn, quick to absorb information, and ready to grow under the guidance of highly experienced attorneys.
This is an exceptional opportunity for someone who understands that mastery begins by learning from those who already practice at a high level.
Why This Role Is Different
This role is designed for an attorney who wants more than simply managing files.
You will work closely with seasoned criminal defense attorneys, helping prepare cases, organize critical details, support client communication, strengthen legal strategy, and develop the habits that create outstanding lawyers over time.
This is a position for someone who sees opportunity in learning from the ground up and understands that excellence is built through discipline, observation, preparation, and daily growth.
What You Will Do
- Assist in managing criminal defense matters from intake through resolution
- Draft motions, pleadings, legal memoranda, and case summaries
- Help prepare cases for hearings, negotiations, and trial
- Maintain highly organized case files and deadlines
- Support senior attorneys by ensuring case details, documents, and timelines are fully prepared
- Communicate with clients professionally and thoughtfully
- Participate in legal research and strategy discussions
- Attend hearings and court proceedings while developing practical courtroom understanding
- Help ensure both attorneys and cases stay organized and moving forward
What We Are Looking For
- Licensed attorney in Tennessee
- Newer attorney or attorney with early litigation experience welcome
- Extremely organized and detail-conscious
- Fast learner who takes initiative and absorbs guidance well
- Strong writing and analytical ability
- Comfortable working in a fast-moving, high-accountability environment
- Able to support senior attorneys while developing independent legal judgment
- Professional, mature, and steady with clients facing stressful circumstances
This Opportunity Is Ideal For Someone Who:
- Wants to learn directly from highly respected criminal defense attorneys
- Understands that becoming excellent requires humility and discipline
- Can keep multiple moving parts organized without losing details
- Wants to build strong legal instincts by being deeply involved in case preparation
- Sees long-term opportunity in growing inside a high-level practice
- Values future growth more than immediate ego
Why Join May McKinney, PLLC
- Learn directly from attorneys with decades of criminal defense experience
- Work on meaningful, high-stakes cases
- Develop strong trial preparation habits from the beginning
- Be part of a firm that values both excellence and humanity
- Build a long-term foundation for becoming a highly capable criminal defense lawyer
At May McKinney, PLLC, you will not simply practice law. You will learn how strong criminal defense is built, case by case, detail by detail, alongside attorneys who know what excellence requires.
If you are highly organized, hungry to learn, and ready to build something meaningful, we would love to hear from you.
Work Location: In person
