Associate - General Liability

CIPRIANI & WERNER PC; Alpharetta (GA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Matching 401(k)

Paid time off

Collaborative work environment

Work-Life balance

Job summary

Cipriani & Werner P.C. is seeking a General Liability Associate in Alpharetta, GA for a hybrid role. The position requires a JD, active Georgia license, and 2–4 years in litigation, with General Liability defense preferred.

Candidates should be adept at research, drafting, and client management, and able to work in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include drafting pleadings and motions, representing clients in hearings and depositions, collaborating with senior attorneys, and

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school and active GA license in good standing.
• 2–4 years of litigation experience; defense in General Liability preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Office 365, ProLaw, Excel, and e‑document management software.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and analysis on various issues.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and agreements.
• Represent clients in court hearings, depositions, and mediations.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys on complex cases.
• Maintain billable hours as required.
• Manage client relationships and a caseload with supervision.
• Assist in motion practice, conferences, mediations, and trial.

Skills

Legal research

Time management

Communication

Team player

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Georgia bar license

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

ProLaw

Excel

e-document management software

Job description

Cipriani & Werner is a multidisciplinary law firm. We have long been recognized as a firm that seeks to understand the needs and interests of our clients. From that point forward, we strive to deliver results that are expected by our clients.

The Atlanta Office in Alpharetta, GA is looking for a General Liability Associate to join our growing team.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Conduct legal research and analysis on various legal issues.
• Draft legal documents, including pleadings, motions, briefs, and agreements.
• Represent clients in court hearings, depositions, and mediations.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys on complex cases.
• Maintain billable hours as necessary.
• Manage client relationships and a caseload with supervision.
• Assist in the representation of clients in motion practice, conferences, mediations, and trial when and where necessary.

Position Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and an active license in good standing in Georgia.
• 2-4 years of relevant experience in litigation (judicial clerks will be considered).
• Experience in General Liability Defense work preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, ProLaw, Excel, and e-document management software preferred.
• Must be a self-motivated independent thinker with excellent time management skills, strong organizational skills, and outstanding communication skills with the ability to work as a team member in a high-volume fast paced work environment.

Cipriani & Werner P.C. offers a comprehensive benefit package. Highlights include:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Matching 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Collaborative and welcoming work environment
• Work-Life balance

This is a hybrid position.

The salary range for this position is $95,000-$135,000 and represents C&W’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range at the time of posting. Actual compensation will depend upon a number of factors, included but not limited to experience and qualifications.

Cipriani & Werner P.C. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.