Associate Attorney

Henderson Scott US; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm in Atlanta is seeking a Director, Recruitment to manage litigation cases and represent clients in legal disputes. The ideal candidate must be admitted to practice law in Georgia and have at least one year of relevant experience in a law firm. This full-time, entry-level position involves a 40-hour work week without billable hours and offers competitive compensation between $80,000 and $95,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Must be currently admitted to practice law in GA (multi-state admission preferred).
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience at a law firm.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and supervise a diversified caseload of firm's clients in GA.
• Communicate with clients regarding their respective matters.
• Draft pleadings, motions, legal memoranda, and agreements.
• Communicate with opposing parties to resolve claims.
• Conduct legal research on simple and complex contract law issues.

Skills

Litigation management

Contract negotiation

Legal research

Client communication

Job description

Director, Recruitment at Henderson Scott

This is a hybrid role in ATL. You must live in GA and MUST BE admitted to practice law in GA. Their office is near the Braves stadium.

There are no billable hours and this is a strictly 40 hour per week role.

This position imparts broad responsibilities and exposes you to a range of legal issues related to consumer protection, including transactional and civil litigation matters.

You will manage litigation cases and resolve legal disputes on behalf of clients by developing agreements, negotiating contracts, setting claims and advocating for clients in court.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and supervising a heavy & diversified caseload of the firm's clients in GA
• Communicating with clients regarding their respective matters
• Drafting pleadings, motions, legal memoranda, reviewing & drafting agreements, etc.
• Communicating with opposing parties to resolve/settle claims
• Legal research related to simple and complex issues in contract law and other areas of consumer law

Qualifications

• Must be currently admitted to practice law in GA (multi-state admission would be amazing)
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience at a law firm

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Legal

Industry: Law Practice and Legal Services

Base pay range

$80,000.00/yr - $95,000.00/yr