Description:

Georgia Personal Injury Lawyers is in search of a highly talented Senior Litigation Attorney to join our expanding personal injury practice in Decatur, GA. This role presents an exceptional opportunity for a motivated attorney who excels in a collaborative POD framework, driving earnings through performance-based bonuses without the traditional HR, overhead costs, or facility management responsibilities.

The ideal candidate:
We seek an attorney with a solid background in plaintiff personal injury litigation, including:
Trial Expertise – Extensive experience leading trials as first or second chair

Trial Preparation & Motion Practice – Proficient in preparing cases for trial and handling intricate motions

Leadership & Guidance – Capable of overseeing and nurturing paralegals, case managers, and staff

Decision-Making & Forward-Thinking – Independent thought leader to propel the litigation team forward

This position offers significant earning potential beyond a competitive base salary, with high performance leading to substantial bonuses. For the right candidate, the opportunity for partnership, including equity partnership, is within reach.

Qualifications:
To be eligible for this role, you must have litigated at least 5 personal injury jury trials. Our firm is dedicated to continuous innovation and ensuring all team members find fulfillment in their client-focused work. Our technology and approach match those of larger firms while preserving the flexibility and camaraderie of a smaller practice. Candidates will undergo a background and reference check.

Responsibilities:

Represent Personal Injury clients in every phase of the litigation process: filing lawsuits, discovery, depositions, motions, negotiation, mediation, arbitration, hearings, jury trials, bench trials, and post-trial motions
Oversee the handling of the cases from sign-up to an optimum resolution, whether by trial or settlement
Work the time necessary to handle a heavy caseload
Mentor litigation paralegals and case managers while maintaining a full caseload
You may earn bonuses in multiple ways, so it is expected that your work will reflect a desire to earn more
Supervise litigation paralegals in the POD
Collaborate closely with and provide direction for employees based overseas
Track the hours spent on each project

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree with a law degree from an accredited law school, such as a JD, LLM, or JSD
Membership in The State Bar of Georgia is required, additional bar memberships would be advantageous
A minimum of five(5) 1st or 2nd chair jury trials in personal injury should have been handled, along with experience in bench trials, appellate work, motions, mediation, and arbitration
Strong written and oral communication skills – a writing sample is required, and experience with appellate briefs or similar documents is preferred
Proficiency in research, drafting, and negotiating is a must
The candidate should demonstrate the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
Comfortable working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines is necessary
A strong fighting spirit and dedication to advocating for optimal results in litigation are crucial