Associate Attorney

Jobot; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA and FSA options

Employer-paid benefits

Employee assistance program

Health and wellness offerings

Leave of Absence Policy

Hybrid schedule

Bonus program

Referral bonus program

Job summary

Jobot in Atlanta seeks a General Liability Associate Attorney for a hybrid role. You will handle defense matters from inception through resolution, take and defend depositions, draft and argue motions, and participate in court hearings and discovery.

Collaboration with partners and direct communication with clients and insurers are essential. The ideal candidate has 2+ years of general liability or civil litigation experience, a JD from an accredited school, and Georgia Bar admission.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of general liability or civil litigation experience.
• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active Georgia Bar admission required.
• Strong writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage a caseload and work within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Handle general liability defense matters from inception through resolution.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Draft and argue motions.
• Attend court hearings and case management conferences.
• Manage discovery and assist with trial preparation.
• Communicate directly with clients and insurance carriers.
• Collaborate with partners on case strategy.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team player

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Active Georgia Bar admission

Job description

Associate Attorney: Hybrid, GL Defense, Top Reputable Firm, Atlanta, Bonus, Great Benefits!

Salary: $110,000 - $150,000 per year

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Patrick Murphy

A bit about us:

We are a highly respected, full-service litigation firm with a strong reputation across the Southeast and a rapidly growing presence in the Atlanta market. Known for our deep roots in insurance defense and civil litigation, we partner with major insurers, businesses, and national clients on complex, high-exposure matters.

The firm has built a reputation for developing strong trial attorneys, not just paper pushers. Associates here gain real litigation experience early, including depositions, court appearances, and motion practice, while working alongside experienced partners who are invested in mentorship and growth.

With a collaborative, team-driven culture and a steady pipeline of sophisticated work, this is an opportunity to join a firm where you can sharpen your skills, take ownership of your cases, and build a long-term career on a platform that continues to expand.

Why join us?

• Competitive base salary (commensurate with experience)
• Bonus program
• Referral bonus program
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• HSA and FSA options
• Employer-paid benefits
• Employee assistance program
• Health and wellness offerings
• Leave of Absence Policy
• Hybrid schedule - Preference for 4+ days per week in-office initially

Job Details

We are seeking a General Liability Associate Attorney to join our Atlanta office.

This role offers exposure to a variety of defense matters including premises liability, casualty claims, and other civil litigation work. Attorneys in this group are given real responsibility and are actively involved in all phases of litigation.

Responsibilities

• Handle general liability defense matters from inception through resolution
• Take and defend depositions
• Draft and argue motions
• Attend court hearings and case management conferences
• Manage discovery and assist with trial preparation
• Communicate directly with clients and insurance carriers
• Collaborate with partners on case strategy

What We’re Looking For

• 2+ year of general liability or civil litigation experience
• Experience with depositions, court appearances, and motion practice preferred
• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active Georgia Bar admission required
• Strong writing, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to manage a caseload and work within a team environment

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