Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney

Adams & Martin Group; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Adams & Martin Group, a respected Atlanta-based business law firm, seeks a Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney to join its growing litigation practice. This role offers hands-on responsibility, direct client interaction, and exposure to sophisticated commercial disputes.

Requirements include a J.D. from an accredited law school, active Georgia Bar admission, and a minimum of three years of commercial litigation experience, including taking depositions and courtroom appearances.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active Georgia Bar admission.
• Minimum of three years of commercial litigation experience.
• Experience taking depositions, appearing in court, handling complex discovery, and drafting substantive motions.

Responsibilities

• Draft complex motions, pleadings, and briefs.
• Draft and respond to discovery requests, correspondence, and court filings.
• Review case databases and prepare exhibits, deposition outlines, and trial materials.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Represent clients in mediations, motion hearings, pretrial proceedings, and trials.
• Conduct legal research and develop case strategy.
• Manage complex discovery matters and coordinate case workflow.
• Meet with clients and provide strategic recommendations.
• Collaborate with partners, associates, paralegals, and support staff to efficiently resolve matters.
• Analyze legal issues, advise clients on potential solutions, and assist with negotiations and dispute resolution.

Skills

Commercial litigation experience

Depositions

Court appearances

Legal research

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney

Our client, a respected Atlanta-based business law firm, is seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney to join its collaborative and growing litigation practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who is committed to litigation as a long-term career and is looking for hands‑on responsibility, direct client interaction, and exposure to sophisticated commercial disputes.

Key Responsibilities

• Drafting complex motions, pleadings, and legal briefs.
• Drafting and responding to discovery requests, correspondence, and court filings.
• Reviewing case databases and preparing exhibits, deposition outlines, and trial materials.
• Taking and defending depositions.
• Representing clients in mediations, motion hearings, pretrial proceedings, and trials.
• Conducting legal research and developing case strategy.
• Managing complex discovery matters and coordinating case workflow.
• Meeting with clients and providing strategic recommendations.
• Collaborating with partners, associates, paralegals, and support staff to efficiently resolve matters.
• Analyzing legal issues, advising clients on potential solutions, and assisting with negotiations and dispute resolution.

Interested candidates must have a J.D. from an accredited law school and active Georgia Bar admission. Candidates should have a minimum of three years of commercial litigation experience. The ideal candidate will have experience taking depositions, appearing in court, handling complex discovery, managing cases, and drafting substantive motions.

The position offers a competitive compensation and quarterly bonus opportunities, a comprehensive benefits package, and a reasonable annual billable requirement of approximately 1,500 hours.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status.

We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.