Senior Litigation Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Senior Litigation Attorney to join its personal injury practice in Decatur, GA. This position offers a unique opportunity for a driven attorney to excel in a collaborative environment, focusing on performance-based success without the burden of traditional administrative responsibilities.

Duties

• Represent personal injury clients throughout the litigation process, including trials and post-trial motions.
• Oversee case management from initiation to resolution, whether by trial or settlement.
• Mentor and supervise litigation paralegals and case managers.
• Collaborate with and direct overseas employees.
• Track project hours and manage a heavy caseload.

Requirements

• Membership in The State Bar of Georgia; additional bar memberships are advantageous.
• Minimum of five personal injury jury trials as first or second chair.
• Experience in bench trials, appellate work, motions, mediation, and arbitration.
• Strong written and oral communication skills; a writing sample is required.
• Proficiency in research, drafting, and negotiating.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Comfortable working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines.

Education

• Bachelor's degree with a law degree from an accredited law school (JD, LLM, or JSD).

Certifications

• Membership in The State Bar of Georgia.

Skills

• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in legal research and drafting.
• Ability to manage and mentor a team.
• Strong decision-making and forward-thinking abilities.

Benefits

• Health, vision, dental, and life insurance.
• Short-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Numerous bonus opportunities.
• Partnership track available.
• Flexibility to work at either the Decatur or Jonesboro office.