Senior General Liability Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Senior General Liability Attorney in Atlanta, Georgia. This role offers an opportunity for attorneys with over 8 years of litigation experience to engage with prominent national clients and manage substantial litigation responsibilities. The position involves direct interaction with sophisticated clients and collaboration with experienced professionals.

Duties

• Independently manage a complex defense litigation caseload from inception through resolution.
• Develop and implement case strategy, including early case assessment and trial preparation.
• Draft and argue substantive motions, pleadings, and legal memoranda in state and federal courts.
• Take and defend depositions, manage written discovery, and work with expert witnesses.
• Represent clients at court hearings, mediations, and other dispute resolution proceedings.
• Provide strategic legal advice and regular case status updates to clients.
• Collaborate with partners and colleagues on complex litigation matters.
• Supervise and mentor junior attorneys and legal support staff.
• Participate in trial preparation, including witness preparation and trial strategy development.
• Maintain strong client relationships while delivering high-quality legal work.

Requirements

• JD from an ABA accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice in the state of Georgia.
• 8+ years of defense litigation experience.
• Experience with general liability, premises, products, transportation, employment, or insurance preferred.
• Superior analytical skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Sophisticated technical skills necessary.
• First chair trial experience a plus.

Education

• JD from an ABA accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admitted to practice in the state of Georgia.

Skills

• Superior analytical skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Sophisticated technical skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage.
• Generous PTO and 401(k) match.
• Access to corporate discount programs and employee benefits.
• Flexible hybrid work arrangement supporting work-life balance.

Founded over four decades ago, this law firm focuses on insurance defense and coverage. Their areas of practice include bankruptcy, class action defense, railroad, energy, commercial litigation, matrimonial, government affairs, environment, technology, and much more. Their offices are located across the United States, including this one in Georgia.