Description:
As an Attorney in our General Liability & Trucking Defense practice, you will play a vital role in litigating high-exposure cases and providing strategic defense for national and regional clients. Your responsibilities include:- Case Strategy & Litigation Management: Handling all aspects of case development, strategy, and defense, including trucking, cargo loss, auto accident, and premises liability matters.
- Courtroom & Mediation Advocacy: Attending hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials in both state and federal courts.
- Legal Research & Writing: Drafting motions, pleadings, discovery responses, and legal memoranda to support case strategies.
- Discovery & Evidence Preparation: Conducting witness depositions, managing discovery, and coordinating with expert witnesses.
- Coverage & Risk Assessment: Bonus points if you have legitimate insurance coverage experience, including analyzing policy terms and litigating coverage disputes.
- Client Counseling & Litigation Risk Management: Advising clients on litigation risks, case strategy, and legal obligations while maintaining strong client relationships.
What you bring:
To excel in this role, you should have:
- Experience: 10+ years of litigation experience, with a focus on general liability, trucking, cargo loss, auto accidents, and premises liability. Prior federal court litigation experience is highly preferred. Insurance coverage experience is a plus.
- Legal Knowledge & Skills: Excellent analytical, research, and problem-solving abilities. Strong oral and written advocacy skills with experience in motion practice, depositions, and trial preparation.
- Education & Licensure: Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school. Licensed to practice law in Georgia and in good standing. Admission to federal court (or eligibility for admission) is preferred.
- Technology & Software Proficiency: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel), Westlaw, and time-billing software.
