Associate Attorney

Description:

About the Job:
Join our team to shape the future of legal excellence—where your career growth is as important as the cases you'll champion.
Are you looking for the next evolution in your litigation career? Would you thrive in an environment where you can be mentored and trained by top notch, experienced litigators while taking charge of your own cases? Do you want to work somewhere that values you as more than a billable hour?
What you would do:
A new associate will enjoy learning all stages of working a case from start to finish, as well detailed trial preparation and an opportunity to work with a seasoned team of experienced litigators. An ideal candidate will have strong organizational and multi-tasking skills and work well in a fast paced, high volume litigation setting.
Your Responsibilities:

• Provide legal support to clients and assist Partners in handling litigation cases
• Maintain a caseload of litigation files and manage/meet all deadlines
• Researching/briefing complex litigation issues
• Preparing and arguing motions
• Taking an active role in litigating cases including depositions, mediation and trial preparation
• Maintain client relationships
• Prepare legal reports and documents

Who You Are:
We are looking for associates who are driving, fast-paced, capable of taking initiative, confident managing multiple priorities, proactive, conscientious, thorough, and analytical.
Must-Have Qualifications:

• Licensed in Georgia to practice law
• 3-5 years of litigation experience
• Strong communication, analytical, critical reasoning and interpersonal skills
• Willingness to learn and ability to work within a team in a fast paced environment

Nice to have, but not required:

• Insurance defense experience
• Additional licensure in Tennessee, Alabama, South Carolina or Florida would be considered a plus but is not required.

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