Commercial Litigation Attorney

gpac; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Georgia Bar dues

CLE support

Job summary

gpac in Savannah, GA seeks a Commercial Litigation Associate with 2-5 years of experience to handle complex disputes through trial and appeal. You will assume significant responsibility, conduct in-depth research, draft pleadings, and coordinate with clients on litigation strategy.

The role offers competitive compensation based on experience, incentive eligibility, health and retirement benefits, and bar dues support.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of commercial litigation experience.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Experience with motions practice, discovery, and depositions.
• Trial preparation or courtroom experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Represent businesses and commercial clients in complex disputes.
• Handle matters from case strategy through trial and appeal.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and appellate filings.
• Manage discovery and conduct depositions.
• Develop case strategy and prepare matters for trial.
• Appear in Georgia Superior and State Courts, the Georgia State-wide Business Court, and U.S. District Courts.
• Communicate directly with clients regarding litigation strategy and case developments.
• Take ownership of assigned matters and work product.

Skills

Commercial litigation

Legal research

Written communication

Education

Georgia Bar admission

Job description

Commercial Litigation Associate

Location: Savannah, Georgia

Experience: 2-5 Years

Practice Area: Commercial Litigation

Position Overview

A growing law firm in Savannah, Georgia is seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate with 2-5 years of experience to handle sophisticated commercial disputes through trial and appeal. This is an opportunity for an attorney who wants substantial responsibility, hands-on litigation experience, and continued professional development.

Responsibilities

• Represent businesses and commercial clients in complex disputes
• Handle matters from case strategy through trial and appeal
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and appellate filings
• Manage discovery and conduct depositions
• Develop case strategy and prepare matters for trial
• Appear in Georgia Superior and State Courts, the Georgia State-wide Business Court, and U.S. District Courts
• Communicate directly with clients regarding litigation strategy and case developments
• Take ownership of assigned matters and work product

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of commercial litigation experience
• Strong legal research and writing skills
• Experience with motions practice, discovery, and depositions
• Trial preparation or courtroom experience preferred
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical ability
• Strong communication and client-service skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Georgia Bar admission required

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Incentive eligibility
• Health and retirement benefits
• Georgia Bar dues
• CLE support

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.