Associate Attorney Professional Liability - Atlanta GA

BCG Attorney Search; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) employer safe harbor

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Professional development assistance

Parental leave

Annual and quarterly bonus

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Atlanta seeks a mid-level Associate Attorney to join its Professional Liability Team. The role focuses on monitoring claims, analyzing coverage, and advising on risk and exposure for insurers, with limited emphasis on litigation.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of private practice or clerkship experience, solid research and writing skills, and strong attention to detail. A Georgia JD and bar admission are required, with opportunities for professional development and

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience as an attorney in private practice or clerkship.
• Experience in insurance monitoring, coverage, or defense, specifically professional liability insurance.
• Excellent legal research and writing skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor professional liability claims and circumstances for insurer clients.
• Analyze policies and advise on coverage, exposure, and risk.
• Prepare coverage analyses, reports, and client memoranda.
• Evaluate pleadings and case developments to assess liability and damages.
• Communicate with insurers, brokers, and insureds on claim status and strategy.
• Identify key legal and factual issues and provide recommendations.
• Coordinate with defense counsel on strategy and case progress as needed.
• Assist with coverage litigation, including declaratory judgment actions.
• Stay current on professional liability and insurance coverage law.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Negotiation

Detail-oriented

Research & writing

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Job description

Job OverviewA law firm seeks a mid-level Associate Attorney to join its Professional Liability Team in Atlanta, GA. The role involves working with domestic and international insurers on complex professional liability matters, focusing on monitoring claims, analyzing coverage, and advising on risk and exposure. This position is not litigation-focused, but candidates with litigation experience are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Monitor professional liability claims and circumstances for insurer clients.
• Analyze policies and advise on coverage, exposure, and risk.
• Prepare coverage analyses, reports, and client memoranda.
• Evaluate pleadings and case developments to assess liability and damages.
• Communicate with insurers, brokers, and insureds on claim status and strategy.
• Identify key legal and factual issues and provide recommendations.
• Coordinate with defense counsel on strategy and case progress as needed.
• Assist with coverage litigation, including declaratory judgment actions.
• Stay current on professional liability and insurance coverage law.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience as an attorney in a private law firm or clerkship.
• Experience in insurance monitoring, coverage, or defense, specifically regarding professional liability insurance.
• Excellent legal research and writing skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

Must be admitted (or gain admittance) to practice in the state of Georgia.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.

Benefits

• 401(k) employer safe harbor contribution.
• Dental insurance.
• Health insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Professional development assistance.
• Parental leave.
• Annual and quarterly bonus opportunities.