Civil Litigation Associate Attorney (GA Bar)

Hall Booth Smith, P.C; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Two bonus structures

Job summary

Hall Booth Smith, P.C. in Athens, GA is seeking two associate attorneys with 1-2 years of civil litigation experience focusing on general liability and/or medical malpractice. Candidates must be active Georgia Bar members and will represent clients in hearings, trials, and depositions while drafting pleadings and performing legal research.

The firm offers a starting salary of $125,000 with two bonus structures and a comprehensive benefits package, in a growing civil litigation practice.

Qualifications

• Active membership in good standing with the Georgia Bar.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Interest in attending trial and litigation strategy execution.

Responsibilities

• Represent and defend clients in hearings, trials, and depositions
• Effectively communicate with clients about their cases, providing consistent updates and comprehensive legal advice
• Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, prepare legal documents, and prepare and respond to discovery
• Collaborate closely with partners, associates, and other team members in building and executing successful defense strategies

Skills

Litigation

Legal research

Legal writing

Communication

Trial readiness

Job description

The Athens, GA office of Hall Booth Smith, P.C. (HBS) isgrowing and isseeking two Associate Attorneysto join its expandingcivillitigation practice group. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing team, work alongside experienced litigators, contribute to case strategy and development, and build strong relationships with firm clients.

SeekingAssociate Attorneys with 1-2 years’ experience inlitigation with a focus ongeneral liability and/or medical malpractice;transferrable litigation experiencesarewelcome.Candidates must be active members in good standing of theGeorgiaBar.

Responsibilities:

• Represent and defend clients in hearings, trials, and depositions
• Effectively communicate with clients about their cases, providing consistent updates and comprehensive legal advice
• Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, prepare legal documents, and prepare and respond to discovery
• Collaborateclosely with partners, associates, and other team members in building and executing successful defense strategies

Qualifications:

• Active membership in good standing with the GeorgiaBar
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills
• Strong interest in attending trial andutilizinglitigation skills
• Ability to develop and executedefenselitigation strategies, exercise sound judgment, and effectively manage case responsibilities

Compensation:
Salary starting at $120,000, commensurate with experience, two bonus structures, plus an excellent comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

HBS offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage along with retirement savings plans and disability insurance options. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program to aid with work-life balance and related concerns as well as flexible time off plans encompassing Paid Time Off (PTO), paid parental leave, paid holidays, and multiple other options to help work with employee schedules as needed.

About Hall Booth Smith

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