Associate - General Liability

BCG Attorney Search; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Mentorship opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Work-life balance

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking a General Liability Associate to join their team in Alpharetta, GA. The successful candidate will conduct legal research, draft pleadings and motions, and represent clients in court hearings and depositions.

The role requires a JD with GA license and 2-4 years of litigation experience, preferably in General Liability Defense, and proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, ProLaw, and Excel. Strong teamwork and time management are essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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 necessary.

Skills

Legal research

Document drafting

Client relations

Software tools

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

ProLaw

Excel

E-document management

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a General Liability Associate to join their team in Alpharetta, GA. The successful candidate will engage in various legal tasks, supporting the firm's commitment to delivering exceptional client service.

Duties

• 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 necessary.

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.
• Ability to work as a team member in a high-volume, fast-paced work environment.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active license in good standing in Georgia.

Skills

• Legal research and analysis.
• Document drafting and case management.
• Client representation and relationship management.
• Proficiency in relevant software tools.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Benefits

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