Civil Litigation Associate — Hands-on, Client-Focused, Bonus

Tallant Howell; Cumming (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus opportunities

Sign-on bonus

Competitive benefits package

Diverse litigation matters

Meaningful client contact

Hands-on litigation experience

Collaborative team environment

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Tallant Howell Attorneys at Law in Cumming, Georgia, seeks an experienced Civil Litigation Associate with 3–5 years of practice to join our team. The role involves direct client interaction, meaningful responsibility, and hands-on experience through all stages of litigation.

You will manage diverse matters including fiduciary, property, business, and government disputes while drafting pleadings, conducting research, and developing case strategy in collaboration with a team of attorneys.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia.
• 3–5 years of civil litigation experience.
• Strong legal research, analytical, and writing skills.
• Experience drafting substantive pleadings, motions, discovery, and briefs.
• Ability to independently manage assignments and take ownership of matters.
• Excellent judgment, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal and client communication skills.
• Ability to effectively prioritize matters and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage and assist with civil litigation matters from initial evaluation through resolution.
• Represent businesses, individuals, fiduciaries, property owners, and governmental clients in a variety of disputes.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, correspondence, and other litigation documents.
• Conduct legal research and develop case strategy in collaboration with the firm's attorneys.
• Handle written discovery, document review, depositions, hearings, mediations, and other stages of litigation based on experience.
• Work directly with clients and maintain clear, responsive communication throughout their matters.
• Handle contract, business, fiduciary, and real property disputes.
• Assist with litigation and other matters involving local government clients.
• Manage deadlines, case files, and competing priorities with a high level of organization and attention to detail.
• Work collaboratively with attorneys and support staff to provide practical, effective representation to our clients.

Skills

Civil litigation

Research & writing

Client communication

Case management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from ABA-accredited law school

Tools

Clio

Lexis+

E-file systems

MS Office

Job description

Tallant Howell Attorneys at Law in Cumming, Georgia, seeks an experienced Civil Litigation Associate with 3–5 years of practice to join our team. The role involves direct client interaction, meaningful responsibility, and hands-on experience through all stages of litigation.

You will manage diverse matters including fiduciary, property, business, and government disputes while drafting pleadings, conducting research, and developing case strategy in collaboration with a team of attorneys.