Description:

Qualifications:

J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
Georgia Bar License, in good standing
1-3 years experience, preferably in Workers' Compensation
Demonstrates critical thinking, judgment and decision-making skills
Professional and highly motivated
Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
Interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with diverse range of clients, attorneys and staff
Advanced technology skills for a paperless environment
Excellent writing skills

You will work with an experienced partner/mentor to represent corporate and insurer clients on workers' compensation claims. This may include evaluating and advising clients on pertinent issues and the optimum path to resolve claims as well as representation in litigation by appearing at hearings, depositions, oral arguments, mediations, and other proceedings. The associate attorney will communicate with client representatives and claims representatives, create and submit reports required by the client, prepare motions and briefs required to support the position of the client, and negotiate settlements on behalf of the client.

Goodman McGuffey LLP, founded in 1990, is a mid-sized civil and commercial litigation firm with offices in Atlanta and Savannah, Georgia; Orlando, Florida; Charlotte, North Carolina; and Columbia, South Carolina. Our boutique firm provides a supportive and collegial culture with current technology and cohesiveness throughout locations. This position will be based in our Atlanta office, with free parking and free access to a state-of-the-art fitness center.