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

Job summary

Safeguard Law Group, PLLC. in Atlanta seeks a full-time Associate Attorney to handle consumer protection matters, drafting pleadings and memoranda, with a workload that grows across a variety of civil issues. The role involves interaction with clients and cross-office communication.

The ideal candidate will be admitted to practice in Georgia, possess strong organizational and communication skills, and be prepared for a hybrid schedule with travel for in-court appearances.

Qualifications

• Must be admitted to practice law in Georgia
• Minimum of 1 year of experience at a law firm
• Superior organizational & time-management skills to meet deadlines
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• High ethical standards and professional integrity
• Strong interpersonal skills to work with senior management and staff
• Strong legal research skills; LexisNexis proficiency is a plus

Responsibilities

• Maintain and supervise a heavy and diversified caseload in Georgia
• Communicate with clients regarding matters
• Draft pleadings, motions, and legal memoranda; review and draft agreements
• Communicate with opposing parties to resolve or settle claims
• Perform legal research related to contract and consumer law
• Hybrid role requiring travel for in-court appearances

Skills

Legal research

Organizational skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Deadline management

Education

Georgia bar admission

Tools

LexisNexis

Job description

Associate Attorney, Atlanta

Application Deadline: 16 October 2026

Department: Legal - Attorney

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Atlanta Office

Compensation: $90,000 / year

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!

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.