Associate Attorney with 3-5 years of experience

A law firm in Atlanta, GA, seeks an Associate Attorney with 3-5 years of litigation experience or government experience. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a willingness to learn new areas of law, including business litigation, personal injury, and family law. Day-to-day tasks will involve legal research, drafting documents, maintaining client files, and providing legal counsel to clients.

Duties:

• Participate in all aspects of complex litigation, including research, discovery, motions practice, hearings, trials, and appeals in state and federal courts.
• Research and prepare pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and appeals.
• Engage in settlement negotiations and directly advise clients on legal strategies.
• Maintain current awareness of recent legal developments and legislative issues.
• Organize files and track all deadlines effectively.
• Research and prepare legal opinions for the Mayor, City Council, City Manager, boards, commissions, and other city staff.
• Attend and participate in City Council meetings and serve as staff on various boards, commissions, and committees.
• Serve as a liaison for the City, negotiate and resolve sensitive issues, and respond to citizen inquiries and complaints.
• Analyze legal conflicts, advise on solutions, and negotiate on behalf of clients.
• Collaborate with clients, senior associates, and staff to efficiently move cases toward resolution.
• Prepare legal documents such as contracts, pleadings, briefs, affidavits, motions, and settlement agreements for negotiations and proceedings.

Requirements:

• At least 2-3 years of relevant experience as an attorney.
• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
• An active member of the ABA.
• Must have passed the bar exam.

Skills:

• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines efficiently.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in drafting legal documents and correspondence.
• Familiarity with state and federal court procedures.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• A detail-oriented and organized approach to file management.