Associate Attorney

Hall Booth Smith, P.C; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement savings

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Hall Booth Smith, P.C. in Atlanta, GA is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its Litigation Practice. The role involves working with experienced litigators, shaping case strategy, and interacting with firm clients.

The candidate should have at least 3 years in civil litigation, be admitted to the Georgia Bar, and demonstrate strong research, writing, and deposition experience while contributing to trial-ready defense strategies.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of civil litigation experience.
• Active member in good standing with the Georgia Bar.
• Experience taking or leading depositions and writing reports.
• Motivated to attend trial and apply litigation skills.

Responsibilities

• Represent and defend clients in hearings, trials, and depositions.
• Conduct legal research, draft pleadings and other legal documents, respond to discovery.
• Counsel clients and provide updates and comprehensive legal advice.
• Collaborate with partners and associates to build and execute defense strategies.

Skills

Civil litigation

Depositions

Legal research

Legal writing

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Georgia Bar admissibility

Job description

The Atlanta, GA office of Hall Booth Smith, P.C. (HBS)is seeking an Associate Attorney to join their thriving Litigation Practice. This is an opportunity to join a growing team and office, work and collaborate with experienced litigators, participate in case strategy and development, and interact with and develop firm clients.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of civil litigation experience
• Must be an active member in good standing with theGeorgia Bar
• Experience taking/leading depositions and writing reports
• Motivated in attending trial and applying litigation skills
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills
• Eagerness and ability to contribute to litigation strategies and work collaboratively with attorneys and clients in managing cases

Compensation

Salary starts at $135,000, commensurate with experience, plus two bonus structures and a comprehensive 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 has nearly 400 attorneys spread across 33 offices in 14 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 to represent clients 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 our different cultures, backgrounds, ethnicities, and perspectives are communicated, understood, and embraced to enrich our employees and best serve our clients.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Our Firm is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit to ensure the best fit in every position.

The Firm is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit 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 the perception that 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, selection for training, educational programs, and other similar employment decisions.

Benefits

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 encompassing accrued Paid Time Off (PTO), paid parental leave, paid holidays, and multiple other options to help work with employee schedules as needed.