Senior Litigation Attorney

Job Overview:

A prominent personal injury law firm in Decatur, GA, is seeking a Senior Litigation Attorney to join their expanding team. This is an exceptional opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced attorney with trial expertise to work in a collaborative, performance-based environment. The position offers a generous base salary and significant earning potential through bonuses, with top performers earning over $500,000. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in personal injury litigation, including trial experience, and the ability to lead and mentor a team.

Location:

• Decatur, GA

Duties:

• Lead and manage personal injury litigation cases from initial filing to final resolution

• Serve as first or second chair during trials, including trial preparation, motion practice, and courtroom advocacy

• Oversee and mentor a team of paralegals, case managers, and other legal staff

• Develop case strategies and make critical decisions to drive cases forward

• Manage a significant caseload and participate in performance-based bonus opportunities

• Engage in client development, attracting new clients, and building long-term relationships

• Provide leadership within a dynamic, collaborative team environment

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 personal injury jury trials handled as first or second chair (Required)

• Strong experience in bench trials, motions, mediation, and arbitration (Required)

• Experience in appellate work and drafting appellate briefs (Preferred)

• Membership in The State Bar of Georgia (Required)

• Additional bar memberships are advantageous

• Bachelor's degree with a JD, LLM, or JSD (Required)

• Strong written and oral communication skills (Required)

• Proficiency in legal research, drafting, and negotiation (Required)

• Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team (Required)

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines (Required)

• A strong commitment to client advocacy and achieving optimal results in litigation (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's degree and Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school (Required)

Certifications:

• Membership in The State Bar of Georgia (Required)

Skills:

• Personal injury litigation expertise

• Trial preparation and courtroom advocacy

• Case strategy and decision-making

• Client development and relationship building

• Strong written and verbal communication

• Research, drafting, and negotiation skills

• Leadership and team management

Benefits:

• Health, dental, vision, life, and short-term disability insurance

• 401(k) plan with employer matching

• QSEHRA health reimbursement benefit

• Student loan reimbursement support

• Paid time off (PTO) + holidays

• Annual bar dues, CLEs, and advanced training covered

• Community engagement and firm social events