Junior Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Junior Attorney in Atlanta, GA. The successful candidate will assist in providing legal counsel, working closely with senior partners and associates. This role involves conducting legal research, drafting documents, and maintaining client files. Ideal for recent law school graduates with strong fact-finding and communication skills, ready to advance their legal career.

Duties

• Analyze conflicts in legal matters and advise clients on solutions.
• Organize files to ensure accessibility for attorneys and staff.
• Conduct legal research and prepare for hearings and legal proceedings.
• Draft correspondence and legal documents for negotiations and proceedings.
• Communicate with senior associates, paralegals, and clients for efficient case handling.
• Attend depositions, mediations, and other legal matters.
• Manage client matters from start to finish with limited supervision.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Passed the bar exam.
• Prepared to learn from senior attorneys to meet client needs.
• Exceptional communication and problem-solving skills.
• Active membership with the American Bar Association (ABA).
• Member of the Georgia Bar in good standing.
• 1-2 years of experience in bankruptcy or commercial litigation.

Education

• Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree required.

Certifications

• Active membership with the American Bar Association (ABA).
• Member of the Georgia Bar in good standing.

Skills

• Strong fact-finding and communication skills.
• Ability to work with all levels of staff and clients.

Benefits

• Welcoming working environment.

The law firm focuses its practice on bankruptcy and commercial law. It helps clients with chapter 7, chapter 11, chapter 12 bankruptcies, bankruptcy tax litigation. breach of contract, banking issues, landlord/tenant disputes, fraudulent conveyance actions, real estate litigation, Uniform Commercial Code actions, fiduciary duty breaches, business disputes, and various other forms of consumer litigation. The firm is located in Atlanta, Georgia.