Attorney at Law

Freeman, Mathis & Gary Law; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Bar expenses paid by Firm

401K Plan

Life insurance

Long-term disability coverage

Year-end bonuses

Socials and events

Job summary

Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP seeks an Associate Attorney in Atlanta, Georgia with 3+ years of experience in commercial litigation and class actions to join our growing office. You will manage case strategy, client communication, and discovery.

The firm offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including bar expenses paid, a 401(k) plan, life insurance, and long-term disability coverage, with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• In good standing and able to practice law in Georgia.
• Strong critical thinking and deadline-driven problem solving.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide initial analysis and develop case strategy.
• Prepare and respond to discovery.
• Take and defend depositions, draft motions and attend hearings.
• Explain legal options to clients and discuss possible outcomes or threats.
• Build relationships with clients.
• Negotiate, research, and communicate effectively in writing and verbally.

Skills

Excellent communicator

Negotiation

Public speaking

Analytical thinking

Time management

Team oriented

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

iManage

OneDrive

Job description

Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP is a nationally recognized Am Law 200 law firm with over 500 attorneys servicing clients in 40 offices and 22 states. We are seeking an Associate Attorney with experience in handling Commercial Litigation and Class Action matters to join our growing Atlanta, Georgia office. The ideal candidate has at least 3+ years’ experience. This individual will maintain positive contact with clients, observe confidentiality of client matters, and must be team-oriented. Actual base pay within the range will also be dependent on other factors, including but not limited to, relevant experience, internal equity, skills, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

FMG’s Commercial Litigation/Directors & Officers Section handles disputes involving complex business or financial transactions, multi-jurisdictional claims and numerous plaintiffs and defendants. Our team includes attorneys from all of our offices who provide specialized defense for private, public and non-profit organizations.

Responsibilities:

• Provide initial analysis and develop case strategy
• Prepare and respond to discovery
• Take and defend depositions, draft motions and attend hearings
• Explain legal options to clients and bringing possible outcomes or threats to their attention.
• Build relationships with clients
• Ability to negotiate, research, and communicate verbally and in writing effectively.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor degree from an American Bar Association accredited law school.
• In good standing and able to practice law in the state of Georgia
• Strong critical thinking skills and solid academic background.
• Strong sense of urgency about problem solving, meeting deadlines and achieving goals
• Knowledgeable, attentive, and proactive.
• Excellent communicator, negotiator, public speaker, and problem solver.
• Self-motivated, and goal oriented with a track record of meeting billable hours goals.
• Inclined to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Detail oriented, organized and effective.
• Professional and can get along with people; communicates well with staff.
• Computer skills: Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• Experience with iManage and/or OneDrive a plus.

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation.
• Opportunity for growth and advancement within the Firm.
• Speaking and writing opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision.
• Bar expenses paid by Firm.
• HSA and FSA plans to help offset taxes for employees and dependents.
• 401K Plan.
• Company provided life insurance up to $150k.
• Company paid long-term disability coverage.
• Year-end bonuses and referral fee incentives.
• Regular, firmwide socials and events.
• Employee Assistance Program.

Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP (FMG) is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees by maintaining a workplace free of discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status as provided by law. FMG complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. This position is subject to our drug-free workplace policy, which includes the ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen. Employees may be subject to reasonable-suspicion drug testing in accordance with Firm policies outlined in the Employee Handbook.

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