Associate Attorney, Atlanta

Safeguard Law Group, PLLC; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & Guidance

Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits

401K Benefits with Employer Match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

An incredible team of smart and caring

Job summary

Safeguard Law Group, PLLC, a consumer protection law firm, invites a full-time Associate Attorney to join our Georgia practice. The role focuses on drafting pleadings and memos, handling a heavy workload, and working with our New York HQ via phone and email.

You will manage a diverse Georgia-based caseload, communicate with clients, research contract and consumer law, and travel for in-court appearances. Ideal candidates are admitted in Georgia, have at least one year of experience, and

Qualifications

• Must be admitted to practice law in Georgia.
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience at a law firm.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• High ethical standards and professional integrity.
• Strong interpersonal skills with all levels of staff.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage a heavy Georgia-based caseload.
• Communicate with clients regarding matters.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and legal memoranda.
• Review and draft agreements; assist with filings.
• Liaise with opposing parties to resolve claims.
• Conduct legal research on contract and consumer law; travel for in-court appearances.

Skills

Georgia bar admission

1 year law firm experience

Organizational skills

Written & oral communication

Ethical standards

Interpersonal skills

Legal research (LexisNexis)

Tools

LexisNexis

Job description

We are a consumer protection law firm located in the Financial District of New York City, providing representation to consumers who have been harassed or otherwise deceived by creditors and debt collectors. With our growing firm, we offer you the opportunity to develop your career in a practice that is rich in variety and challenges. If you desire to work with other talented people who share a passion for professionalism and growth, then a career with us may be a perfect fit for you!

Application Deadline

12 November 2026

Department

Legal - Attorney

Location

Atlanta Office

Compensation

$90,000 / year

Associate Attorney

We are looking for a full-time Associate Attorney to join our firm's practice in Georgia The ideal candidate is one who has experience drafting legal documents such as pleadings and legal memoranda, has strong organizational skills, and is willing to take on a heavy workload. This position imparts broad responsibilities and exposes you to a range of legal issues related to consumer protection, including transactional and civil litigation matters. Because our firm’s headquarters are in New York, this position entails communicating with our main office exclusively via telephone and electronic means (e-mail, Microsoft Teams, etc.).

Key Responsibilities

• Maintaining and supervising a heavy & diversified caseload of the Firm’s clients in Georgia.
• 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.
• While this role is hybrid, you will be required to travel for in court appearances.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Must be currently admitted to practice law in Georgia
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience at a law firm
• Must possess superior organizational & time-management skills to meet strict deadlines
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Highest ethical standards and professional integrity
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work easily with senior management and employees at all levels throughout the organization
• Strong legal research skills -- proficiency in LexisNexis is a plus

Benefits

• Compensation is competitive and commensurate with expertise and previous experience
• Training & Guidance
• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
• 401K Benefits with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• An incredible team of smart and supportive people!

This Firm participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm authorization to work in the United States.