Professional Liability Litigation Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Professional Liability Litigation Attorney to join its team in Atlanta, GA. The ideal candidate will have 1-5 years of experience in professional liability and be licensed to practice law in Georgia or awaiting bar exam results. This role offers hands-on experience in all phases of civil litigation, from case inception to trial, with direct client contact.

Duties

• Assess new files to establish action plans, budgets, and recommendations.
• Identify pleading requirements and delegate tasks to paralegals as needed.
• Prepare discovery responses and manage document production.
• Attend depositions, hearings, and other discovery events, providing thorough reports.
• Negotiate settlements, secure authority, and prepare for trial as necessary.
• Maintain regular communication with paralegals and legal assistants.

Requirements

• 1-5 years of practice experience in professional liability.
• Licensed to practice law in Georgia or pending bar exam results.
• Willingness to learn and work autonomously and within a team structure.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Initiative and the ability to multitask.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment.
• Mindset geared toward embracing AI to innovate and elevate everyday legal work.

Education

• Juris Doctorate or equivalent.

Certifications

• Bar license in Georgia.

Skills

• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Benefits

• Membership track with defined benchmarks.
• Formal mentorship structure.
• Hybrid work options.
• Paid parental leave.
• Leadership training programs.
• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Casual dress code.
• Mental health support resources.
• Employee resource groups dedicated to promoting diversity, opportunity, and inclusion.