Description:
Description:Position: Associate Attorney
Location: Atlanta, GA – Hybrid
Practice Group: General Liability
Position Overview:
Lydecker is seeking an associate attorney with 0-4 years of experience. This is a hybrid position, located in our Atlanta, GA office. The applicant should be admitted to practice in GA. Under the supervision of a partner, the associate will be handling a variety of cases, including the defense of premises liability, personal injury, and general liability. If you possess a strong work ethic and want to work in our defense litigation practice group in Atlanta, this may be the opportunity for you!
We are open to hiring first year attorneys!
Job Requirements:
- This position requires a GA bar license in good standing.
- A minimum of JD from an ABA approved law school
- A minimum of 0-3 years of civil defense litigation experience, preferably in general liability, bodily injury, premises liability, products liability, or construction defect litigation.
- Previous experience should include working on up to 15+ cases at once, attending and defending depositions, taking depositions, appearance in court, motion and discovery drafting; mediation and trial experience a plus but not required
- Computer skills: Has basic knowledge of computer operation, internet software, spreadsheet software and word processing software; the use of Microsoft products is preferred. Has the ability to type and operate office equipment.
- Be self-motivated and a self-starter, work well independently, and possess strong client communication skills
- Oral Communication: Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; participates in meetings when required
- Written Communication: Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information
- Ethics: Keeps client and firm information confidential at all times; understands and implements general rules of ethical behavior applicable to lawyers
- Must be willing and able to bill
- Draft/review and respond to petitions/complaints, motions, and written discovery
- Attend hearings and meetings with clients when requested
- Prepare for and attend depositions
- Assist with preparation for mediations and trials
