Summary

The firm is seeking a Senior Attorney to join its Litigation Group. This position is open to the Atlanta, GA office.

Education

Bar Admission

Admitted in Georgia

Responsibilities

Work closely with team and clients to develop and execute effective litigation strategies
Conduct legal research
Draft pleadings, motions, and briefs
Conduct depositions
Handle all aspects of discovery, trial preparation, mediation, and settlement negotiations

Experience

Minimum of 4+ years of complex commercial litigation in state and federal courts including product liability, complex tort, negligence, class actions and consumer fraud.
Significant experience handling litigation and pre-litigation matters in state and federal court in Georgia in addition to having a working knowledge of the relevant benches and the civil dispute bar in Atlanta.
Previous state court or federal clerkship a plus but not required.

Job Competencies & Desired Skills

Strong analytical and writing skills
Attention to detail
Good business judgment
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to work collaboratively and independently
Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
Research and problem-solving skills
Conceptual thinking
Ability to influence others
Persuasive communication
Management skills
Ability to multi-task and prioritize
Strong project management skills

Essential Job Expectations

Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties;
Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner;
Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product;
Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required;
Foster positive work relationships;
Comply with all firm policies and practices;
Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed;
Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment;
Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned.

Physical Demands

Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Work Environment

Hybrid - Regular in-office presence with some flexibility for work-from-home