Description:
Staff attorney and/or judicial clerkship preferredA Business Law & Family Attorney Law Firm is seeking a Litigation Attorney to join our established law firm. This role is a perfect fit for a litigation attorney who is interested in joining a law firm with a host of growth opportunities. The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive salary complemented by a collaborative work environment.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Represent clients in all phases of litigation from initiation, through discovery, trial, and appeal
- Attend court appearances, hearings, depositions and case management conferences
- Conduct complex legal research and discovery investigations
- Draft and manage discovery requests and responses, motions, case evaluation summaries, court orders, settlement agreements, affidavits, pleadings, motions, and legal memorandum.
- Review discovery responses, depositions and prepare summaries and litigation update reports
- Negotiate with opposing counsel to settle claims
- Communicate closely with clients during the course of litigation to provide legal analysis, status reports and advice
- Work with minimal supervision
Skills and Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor from an accredited college or university
- Active Georgia Bar License (or will obtain by the end of the year)
- Excellent litigation skills
- Must foster and maintain cohesive business relationships
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines
- Must exercise sound judgment
- Strong organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize, multi-task and manage workload to meet specific timeframes and deadlines
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Staff attorney and/or judicial clerkship experience preferred
License/Certification:
Bar License (Required)
Bar License (Required)