Senior Litigation Attorney - Trial Counsel

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Senior Litigation Attorney - Trial Counsel in Jonesboro, GA. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in personal injury litigation and a proven track record of successful trial outcomes.

Duties

• Serve as first-chair trial counsel with successful verdicts in jury and bench trials.
• Conduct voir dire, opening statements, direct/cross-examinations of experts, and closing arguments.
• Negotiate and mediate to achieve consistent value capture.
• Supervise attorneys on trial teams and ensure case strategy alignment.
• Lead litigation strategy for high-stakes, high-value cases.
• Manage multi-million-dollar cases independently from start to verdict.
• Coach mid-level attorneys in deposition and trial skills.
• Contribute to business development and generate referrals.

Requirements

• Typically 10+ years of trial-heavy personal injury litigation experience.
• Strong command of evidence, expert testimony, and complex litigation issues.
• Proven ability to elevate the firm's reputation through trial performance.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in the state of Georgia.

Skills

• Exceptional trial and courtroom skills.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent negotiation and mediation skills.
• Ability to generate referrals through professional credibility.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with potential for additional monetary bonuses.