Associate / Attorney - Civil Litigation

We Are Legal Revolution; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 162,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Professional-development support

40-hour work week

Performance-based bonuses

Job summary

We Are Legal Revolution in Atlanta, GA seeks an experienced attorney to manage plaintiff-side cases from intake through resolution or trial, with a focus on personal injury, employment, civil rights and class actions.

The role emphasizes deliberate work-life balance (around 40 hours), no aggressive billable-hour targets, and opportunities for depositions, negotiations, and direct client relationships, with competitive compensation starting at $180,000+ plus bonuses.

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for plaintiff advocacy.
• Strong drafting, deposition and negotiation skills.
• Approximately five years of civil litigation experience.
• Active Georgia Bar admission.

Responsibilities

• Manage plaintiff-side cases from intake through resolution or trial.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs and discovery materials.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Attend hearings, mediations and settlement conferences.
• Negotiate settlements and prepare cases for trial.

Skills

Drafting & pleadings

Depositions

Negotiation skills

Civil litigation

Education

Georgia Bar admission

Job description

Location/Schedule: Atlanta, GA – Five days in office

Compensation: $180,000+ earning potential, including base salary and performance bonuses

Practice: Personal Injury, Employment, Civil Rights and Class Actions

What stands out about this opportunity:

Genuine Work-Life Balance – The firm targets a sustainable 40-hour working week rather than the 60–70 hours common within litigation practices.

No Aggressive Billable Requirement – Plaintiff contingency matters are not subject to rigid billable-hour targets.

Proven Results – Join an established trial firm that has recovered more than $500 million for its clients.

Diverse High-Impact Work – Gain exposure to sophisticated personal injury, employment, civil-rights and class-action matters.

Real Case Ownership – Take an active role in strategy, depositions, mediations, negotiations and direct client relationships.

The Role:

• Manage plaintiff-side cases from intake through resolution or trial.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs and discovery materials.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Attend hearings, mediations and settlement conferences.
• Negotiate settlements and prepare cases for trial.

Core Requirements:

• Active Georgia Bar admission.
• Approximately five years of civil litigation experience.
• Personal injury, employment and/or civil-rights experience.
• Strong drafting, deposition and negotiation skills.
• Genuine passion for plaintiff advocacy.

Compensation and Benefits:

• $180,000+ earning potential, depending on experience and compensation structure.
• Performance-based bonuses.
• Paid time off.
• Professional-development support.
• Approximately 40-hour working week.