Associate Attorney

Hall Booth Smith, P.C.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

The Atlanta, Georgia office of Hall Booth Smith, P.C. (HBS) is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its growing Medical Malpractice Litigation team.

This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside nationally recognized defense attorneys in the medical malpractice field, gain hands‑on litigation experience, contribute to case strategy and development, and build meaningful relationships with clients. The ideal candidate will have 1–3 years of civil litigation experience.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of civil litigation experience.
• Active member in good standing of the Georgia Bar.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage cases and develop litigation strategy in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Civil litigation experience

Insurance defense experience

Legal writing & communication

Education

Active Georgia Bar member

Job description

The Atlanta, Georgia office of Hall Booth Smith, P.C. (HBS) is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its growing Medical Malpractice Litigation team. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside nationally recognized defense attorneys in the medical malpractice field, gain hands‑on litigation experience, contribute to case strategy and development, and build meaningful relationships with clients.

The ideal candidate will have 1–3 years of civil litigation experience. Prior experience in insurance defense is preferred but not required. Candidates must be active members in good standing of the Georgia Bar.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of civil litigation experience
• Prior insurance defense experience preferred
• Active member in good standing of the Georgia Bar
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to manage cases, develop litigation strategy, and work collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment

Compensation

Salary ranges from $120,000 to $135,000+, commensurate with experience, plus 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 29 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 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 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.

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.

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
• retirement savings plans and disability insurance options
• Employee Assistance Program
• 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.