Associate Attorney - Defense Litigation

Strategic Recruitment Solutions; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Strategic Recruitment Solutions is seeking an associate attorney with 2-4 years of litigation experience to join our client's General Liability team in Atlanta. The role involves defending clients in premises liability, general liability, and personal injury defense, while managing cases through all phases of litigation including pleadings, discovery, depositions, and motion practice.

Responsibilities also include taking and defending depositions, drafting and arguing motions, and collaborating

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Georgia Bar.
• 2-4 years of litigation experience in insurance defense, personal injury, or general liability.

Responsibilities

• Defend clients in premises liability, general liability and personal injury defense.
• Manage cases through all phases of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, motion practice, mediation, and trial preparation.
• Take and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts.
• Draft and argue motions, including dispositive and evidentiary motions.
• Work with clients, insurers, and senior attorneys to develop case strategy and manage litigation budgets.
• Prepare for mediation, arbitration, and trial when appropriate.

Skills

Litigation

Depositions

Legal writing

Case management

Education

J.D.

Job description

We are seeking an associate attorney with 2-4 years of litigation experience to join our client's General Liability team.

Responsibilities

• Defend clients in premises liability, general liability and personal injury defense.
• Manage cases through all phases of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, motion practice, mediation, and trial preparation.
• Take and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts.
• Draft and argue motions, including dispositive and evidentiary motions.
• Work closely with clients, insurers, and senior attorneys to develop case strategy and manage litigation budgets.
• Prepare for and participate in mediation, arbitration, and, when appropriate, trial.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to the Georgia Bar.
• 2-4 years of litigation experience, ideally in insurance defense, personal injury, or general liability.
• Strong deposition, writing, and case management skills.
• Ability to handle complex medical records, accident reconstruction evidence, and sensitive subject matter with professionalism.

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