Associate Attorney

Hall Booth Smith, P.C; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Two bonus structures

Job summary

Hall Booth Smith, P.C. in Athens, GA is seeking two associate attorneys with 1-2 years of civil litigation experience focusing on general liability and/or medical malpractice. Candidates must be active Georgia Bar members and will represent clients in hearings, trials, and depositions while drafting pleadings and performing legal research.

The firm offers a starting salary of $125,000 with two bonus structures and a comprehensive benefits package, in a growing civil litigation practice.

Qualifications

• Active membership in good standing with the Georgia Bar.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Interest in attending trial and litigation strategy execution.

Responsibilities

• Represent and defend clients in hearings, trials, and depositions
• Effectively communicate with clients about their cases, providing consistent updates and comprehensive legal advice
• Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, prepare legal documents, and prepare and respond to discovery
• Collaborate closely with partners, associates, and other team members in building and executing successful defense strategies

Skills

Litigation

Legal research

Legal writing

Communication

Trial readiness

Job description

Athens, 1022 Prince Ave, Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Job Description

The Athens, GA office of Hall Booth Smith, P.C. (HBS) isgrowing and isseeking two Associate Attorneysto join its expandingcivillitigation practice group. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing team, work alongside experienced litigators, contribute to case strategy and development, and build strong relationships with firm clients.

SeekingAssociate Attorneys with 1-2 years’ experience inlitigation with a focus ongeneral liability and/or medical malpractice;transferrable litigation experiencesarewelcome.Candidates must be active members in good standing of theGeorgiaBar.

Responsibilities:

• Represent and defend clients in hearings, trials, and depositions
• Effectively communicate with clients about their cases, providing consistent updates and comprehensive legal advice
• Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, prepare legal documents, and prepare and respond to discovery
• Collaborateclosely with partners, associates, and other team members in building and executing successful defense strategies

Qualifications:

• Active membership in good standing with the GeorgiaBar
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills
• Strong interest in attending trial andutilizinglitigation skills
• Ability to develop and executedefenselitigation strategies, exercise sound judgment, and effectively manage case responsibilities

Compensation:
Salarystarting at$125,000, commensurate with experience, two bonus structures,plusan excellentcomprehensive benefits package.

About Hall Booth Smith

Established in 1989, HBS is a full-service law firm headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Experienced across a wide range of legal disciplines, HBS attorneys pride themselves on providing knowledgeable, proactive, client-specific counsel to individuals, domestic and international corporations, state and federal agencies, and nonprofit organizations. The firm’s promise: “Serving to Achieve Excellence.”

HBS currently hasnearly 400attorneys spread across30 offices in 12 states. HBS prides itself on its firm and individual staff accolades . It has been consistently selected by the Atlanta Journal Constitution as one of Atlanta's Top Workplaces since 2008 as well as recognized on the Top Workplaces USA lists, and our offices continuously receive regional awards for employee quality and service. The firm is committed to providing a supportive environment for attorneys torepresentclients with excellence and to develop and grow in their practice.

Diversity & Inclusion

HBS is committed to cultivating an environment of inclusion, which we believe contributes to the overall success of all individuals. We are committed to a cohesive and productive work environment in which ourdifferent cultures, backgrounds, ethnicities, and perspectives are communicated, understood, and embraced to enrich our employees and best serve our clients.

Our Firm is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisionson the basis ofmerit to ensure the best fit in every position.

The Firm is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisionson the basis ofmerit to ensure the best fit in every position.HBS prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, gender, gender identification, religion, religious belief or affiliation, marital status, same-sex partner status, family status, veteran status, age, genetic information, national origin or ancestry, social origin or condition, ethnic origin, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including, but not limited to genetic characteristics or HIV/AIDS status), pregnancy, sexual orientation, political belief or affiliation, being a victim of domestic violence, being a victim (or subject of) sexual aggression and/or stalking or being perceived as such, reproductive health choices, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, commonwealth or local laws (Protected Characteristics).

The Firm also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on theperceptionthat anyone has any Protected Characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. All such discrimination is unlawful and specifically prohibited at the Firm. This policy applies to all personnel and employment practices, including the following: hiring, promotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, compensation, benefits, performance management,selectionfor training, educational programs, and other similar employment decisions.

HBS offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage along with retirement savings plans and disability insurance options. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program to aid with work-life balance and related concerns as well as flexible time off plans encompassingaccruedPaid Time Off (PTO), paid parental leave, paid holidays, and multiple other options to help work with employee schedules as needed.

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Athens, 1022 Prince Ave, Athens, Georgia, United States of America