Associate Attorney - General Liability - Complex Liability - Catastrophic Loss

Chartwell Law; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical coverage

Life insurance

Unlimited PTO

Wellbeing program

CLE credits paid

Job summary

Chartwell Law is seeking an Associate attorney to manage a diverse caseload from inception through resolution, providing strategic legal counsel and representation in court, arbitrations, and depositions.

The role requires exceptional research, drafting, and litigation skills, with a 1,950-hour annual billable requirement and a collaborative, fast-paced environment. J.D. and Georgia bar admission are expected, with growth opportunities across the firm.

Qualifications

• Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Professional demeanor with strong client-relations and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• File review and legal analysis of claims and causes of action.
• Extensive legal research and drafting of substantial briefs, memos, pleadings, and appellate briefs.
• Regularly representing clients in court, at arbitrations and in depositions.
• Drafting and responding to discovery requests.
• Expert witness retention and collaboration.
• Trial preparation and attendance.
• Collaborate closely with partners, clients, and stakeholders to deliver strategic and practical legal advice.
• Manage deadlines and assignments with a high level of ownership and independence.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Client relations

Communication

Teamwork

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Description

The Associate attorney will manage a diverse caseload from inception through resolution, providing strategic legal counsel and representation in court, arbitrations, and depositions. This role requires exceptional research, drafting, and litigation skills, along with the ability to collaborate closely with partners and clients in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate demonstrates independence, strong communication, and a commitment to meeting a 1,950-hour annual billable requirement.

Job Type

Full-time

Primary Job Duties

• File review and legal analysis of claims and causes of action
• Extensive legal research and drafting of substantial briefs, memos, pleadings, and appellate briefs
• Regularly representing clients in court, at arbitrations and in depositions
• Drafting and responding to discovery requests
• Expert witness retention and collaboration
• Trial preparation and attendance
• Collaborate closely with partners, clients, and stakeholders to deliver strategic and practical legal advice
• Manage deadlines and assignments with a high level of ownership and independence

Key Competencies

• Communicating - Legal Professionals provide the information required by others in a concise, direct, and unambiguous way. They perceive how the message affects the receiver and strive to ensure that the receiver clearly understands the specifics and function of the message.
• Conflict Management - Legal Professionals address problems openly and objectively and bring substantial conflicts and disagreements into the open with the intention of resolving issues in an unemotional and constructive manner.
• Professionalism - Legal Professionals set high standards and serve as role models for work performance, ethical conduct, and respect for others. They consistently conduct themselves in a manner consistent with generally accepted moral principles and values and within the guidelines and best practices of their profession.
• Planning & Priority Setting - Legal Professionals identify priorities and develop detailed action plans that include objectives, accountabilities, time frames, standards, review stages, and contingencies.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. This position may be designated as remote, hybrid, or fully in-office, depending on the needs of the role, office location, and Firm requirements.

Benefits Of Being a Chartwellian Include

• 401(k) with 4% match after first year
• Subsidized medical coverage, with the Firm paying a portion of your premiums & firm paid short-term disability insurance;
• Term life insurance in the amount of two times your base salary, up to a maximum of $200,000;
• A flexible benefits plan allowing health care, long-term disability, childcare spending accounts, parking, and mass transit expenses to be paid on a pre-tax basis;
• Chartwell-paid meditations, sleep resources, and mindfulness tools available through Headspace for you and up to five individuals you care about;
• Chartwell Cares matching gift program under which the Firm provides dollar-for-dollar matching contributions for tax-deductible monetary donations made by employees, from $25 to $500 per calendar year, to qualified and approved charitable organizations;
• Chartwell’s Wellbeing Program, curated annually to reflect the evolving needs and values of our employees;
• Unlimited paid time off (PTO) for attorneys, with the expectation that time away is managed responsibly and does not adversely impact clients or fellow Chartwellians;
• Firm payment of attorney registration/license fees and required CLE credits through our national provider (additional CLE approval available upon request)

Requirements

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
• Active license to practice law in state posted (required); additional bar admissions a plus
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in practice group
• Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
• Experience with administrative proceedings, depositions, and mediations
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Professional demeanor with strong client-relations and communication skills
• Must be responsive and organized, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks

Salary Description

$85,000 - $150,000