Attorney

Distinct | North America; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

An Am Law 200 firm in Atlanta seeks an associate with 3–6 years of experience to join its litigation team. The ideal candidate will handle depositions, court appearances, and motions, with strong research and writing skills. Experience analyzing insurance coverage and preparing coverage opinions on third-party property and general liability matters is required.

Georgia Bar admission is required. The firm emphasizes a broad coverage practice across insurers, reinsurers, and other entities, with

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of experience in litigation.
• Significant experience taking depositions and attending court hearings.
• Drafting and arguing motions with strong writing skills.
• Experience analyzing insurance coverage and preparing coverage opinions.
• Admission to the Georgia Bar is required.

Responsibilities

• Take depositions, attend court hearings, and draft and argue motions.
• Analyze insurance coverage and prepare coverage opinions for third-party property and general liability matters.
• Conduct thorough legal research and produce strong written work.

Skills

Litigation

Depositions

Motions

Legal research

Legal writing

Insurance coverage

Job description

An Am Law 200 firm is seeking an associate with 3–6 years of experience to join its Atlanta office. The ideal candidate will have significant litigation experience, including taking depositions, attending court hearings, and drafting and arguing motions. Experience analyzing insurance coverage and preparing coverage opinions involving third-party property and general liability matters is also required. Strong research and writing skills, along with excellent academic credentials, are essential. Admission to the Georgia Bar is required.

The firm is an internationally recognized leader in insurance coverage and claims, with more than 100 dedicated coverage attorneys across 15 offices. Its coverage team handles complex matters for insurance industry clients throughout the United States and internationally. The practice represents primary and excess insurers, reinsurers, third-party administrators, managing general agents, insurance brokers and agents, and independent adjustment companies.

Attorneys within the group have experience spanning virtually every line of business.

Practice areas include Bad Faith, Casualty & Specialty Lines Coverage, Professional Liability Insurance Coverage, Property, and Strategic Risk & Complex Litigation.

The salary range for this position is $190,000–$205,000 and reflects the firm’s good faith estimate of potential compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation will depend on several factors, including relevant experience, qualifications, and location.