Description:
Growing law firm located in Sandy Springs is looking for an established, self-motivated and results-driven litigation attorney with a minimum of (2 -5) years of experience. You will play a vital role in representing clients in various litigation matters include drafting compelling legal documents, negotiating settlements, and advocating for clients' rights in court. The ideal candidate for this position has a strong work ethic, exceptional problem solving skills and is comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic workplace.Responsibilities:
- Manages caseload effectively from inception through final resolution
- Conduct client meetings and recommend strategies
- Create legal documents, including correspondence, briefs, motions, pleadings, contracts, affidavits, and settlement agreements
- Attend court hearings, mediation or other legal proceedings as needed
- Regularly consult with clients, opposing attorneys/parties, paralegals, and others needed to effectively move cases forward to resolution
- Work well on a team and individually
Qualifications:
- Must be a member in good standing with the Georgia Bar
- Minimum 2-5 years of experience as a practicing attorney with Litigation experience
- Courtroom experience to include attending pretrial conferences, motion hearings and jury trials
- Experience in drafting and responding to correspondence, discovery, pleadings, and motions; taking and defending depositions; representing clients in mediation; pretrial hearings, temporary hearings, motion hearings, and trials
- Must be willing to learn from senior attorneys, and be flexible and adapt to changing priorities and deadlines
- Exceptional verbal and written communications skills, interpersonal skills, organizational skills and attention to detail, and willing to assist team members as needed
- Desire to "take ownership" of files and move them forward towards settlement or trial while providing excellent customer service
- Positive and enthusiastic attitude, self-motivate professional
- Basic computer proficiency (Experience with Apple/Mac preferred)
License/Certification:
Georgia Bar license (Required)
Georgia Bar license (Required)