Litigation Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Litigation Attorney in Decatur, GA. This position offers an opportunity to join a dynamic team handling motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, and catastrophic injury cases throughout Georgia. The role is ideal for an attorney with trial experience looking to grow professionally in a supportive environment.

Duties

• Manage a litigation caseload from filing through trial, including depositions, motions, mediations, and jury trials.
• Draft pleadings, discovery, and trial briefs.
• Conduct and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts.
• Appear in court for hearings, motions, and trials.
• Collaborate with case managers, paralegals, and senior attorneys to ensure the best outcomes for clients.
• Maintain consistent and professional communication with clients regarding case status.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate.
• Admission to the State Bar of Georgia.
• Willingness to seek admittance into federal court if not already admitted.
• 2+ years of litigation or trial experience (defense side and personal injury preferred).
• Ability to manage multiple cases independently and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong interpersonal skills to engage with clients and work effectively as part of a team.
• Legal writing and research skills.
• Exceptional time management skills.
• Strong ethical values.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and inventory management.

Education

• Juris Doctorate.

Certifications

• Admission to the State Bar of Georgia.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Legal writing and research skills.
• Exceptional time management skills.
• Attention to detail.

Benefits

• Professional growth opportunities.