Description:

Staff attorney and/or judicial clerkship preferred

A 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

Successful candidates will be self-motivated and able to prioritize, have a high level of organizational skills and possess a strong work ethic.

License/Certification:
Bar License (Required)