Attorney

Falcon Legal Talent; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Falcon Legal Talent in Atlanta seeks an Associate Attorney with approximately 2–8 years of civil litigation experience to join its insurance defense practice. The role offers a hybrid work arrangement based in Atlanta, GA, with opportunities to handle diverse insurance defense matters and advance within a sophisticated litigation team.

Responsibilities include managing cases from start to finish, drafting pleadings and discovery, taking depositions, attending hearings and mediations, conducting

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Active and in-good-standing membership with the State Bar of Georgia.
• Approximately 2–8 years of civil litigation experience.
• Insurance defense experience preferred, though attorneys with other relevant litigation backgrounds will be considered.
• Experience handling written discovery, depositions, hearings, and motion practice.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines and maintain an organized caseload.
• Professional communication skills and a client-service-oriented approach.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of insurance defense matters from initial assignment through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests, and responses.
• Conduct legal research and prepare case analyses.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Attend hearings, mediations, and court proceedings.
• Work with clients, insureds, experts, witnesses, and opposing counsel.
• Evaluate liability, damages, and potential exposure.
• Prepare timely and substantive reports for clients and insurance carriers.
• Develop case strategies and pursue efficient, favorable resolutions.
• Assist with trial preparation and participate in trials as experience permits.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Advocacy

Client service

Time management

Collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school

Active and in-good-standing membership with the State Bar of Georgia

Job description

A respected Atlanta law firm is seeking an Associate Attorney with approximately 2–8 years of litigation experience to join its insurance defense practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney looking to develop greater responsibility within a sophisticated litigation practice while working alongside experienced and well-regarded attorneys.

The position offers a hybrid work arrangement based in Atlanta, Georgia.

Responsibilities

The Associate Attorney will manage a varied caseload of insurance defense matters and participate in all phases of litigation. Responsibilities will include:

• Managing cases from initial assignment through resolution
• Drafting pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests, and discovery responses
• Conducting legal research and preparing case analyses
• Taking and defending depositions
• Attending hearings, mediations, and court proceedings
• Working with clients, insureds, experts, witnesses, and opposing counsel
• Evaluating liability, damages, and potential exposure
• Preparing timely and substantive reports for clients and insurance carriers
• Developing case strategies and pursuing efficient, favorable resolutions
• Assisting with trial preparation and participating in trials as experience permits

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
• Active and in-good-standing membership with the State Bar of Georgia
• Approximately 2–8 years of civil litigation experience
• Insurance defense experience preferred, although attorneys with other relevant litigation backgrounds will be considered
• Experience handling written discovery, depositions, hearings, and motion practice
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills
• Ability to manage competing deadlines and maintain an organized caseload
• Professional communication skills and a client-service-oriented approach
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

The firm offers a collegial and professional environment, meaningful hands-on litigation experience, direct client interaction, and opportunities for continued professional development. This position is well suited for an attorney seeking to build a long-term career with a respected insurance defense practice.

The firm provides competitive compensation and benefits commensurate with experience.

Work Arrangement

Hybrid position based in Atlanta, Georgia.