Class Action and Complex Commercial Litigation Attorney

Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k with employer match

Job summary

The Atlanta, GA office of Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP is actively seeking an attorney to join its Commercial Litigation Practice. The ideal candidate will have 2 to 15 years of experience handling commercial litigation and large class actions, with a focus on defending institutional SFR/BTR companies in fair housing, investigations, employment, and national compliance.

Admission to the Georgia Bar is required; Alabama Bar admission is a plus.

Qualifications

• Active Georgia Bar license is required.
• 2 to 15 years of experience in commercial litigation and large class actions.
• Experience representing institutional SFR/BTR companies in defense litigation and related areas.

Responsibilities

• Handle all phases of litigation, including drafting and reviewing pleadings, legal research and analysis.
• Conduct motion practice and provide oral advocacy in court.
• Demonstrate superior writing, analytical and communication skills.

Job description

Overview

• The role involves representing institutional SFR/BTR (single-family rental/build-to-rent) companies in defense litigation.
• Specific areas of defense litigation include fair housing, criminal investigations by state Attorney General offices, employment, and national operational compliance.
• The position focuses on complex commercial matters and large class actions.
• Responsibilities include handling all phases of litigation, such as drafting and reviewing pleadings, legal research and analysis, motion practice, and oral advocacy.
• Admission to the Alabama Bar is a plus.

Posting details

Overview

The Atlanta, GA office of Lewis Brisbois, a full-service AmLaw 100 firm, is actively seeking an attorney to join its Commercial Litigation Practice.

The ideal candidate will have at least two (2) to fifteen (15) years of experience handling commercial litigation and large class actions, including experience representing institutional SFR/BTR companies in all areas of defense litigation such as fair housing, criminal investigations by state Attorney General offices, employment, and national operational compliance. The candidate should have demonstrated experience in all aspects of litigation, with a focus on complex commercial matters and class actions. This position will handle all phases of litigation, including drafting and reviewing pleadings, legal research and analysis, motion practice, and oral advocacy. Superior writing skills, strong analytical and research abilities, and excellent communication skills are essential to this position. Admission to the Georgia Bar is required. Admission to the Alabama Bar is a plus.

We offer competitive compensation and in addition, Lewis Brisbois offers a range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance and 401k with employer match.

Qualifications