Coverage Associate Attorney

Goodman McGuffey LLP; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus package

Opportunities for advancement

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

A boutique civil law firm is looking for an associate to join their Atlanta office, focusing on litigation and insurance coverage work. Candidates should have a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and a Georgia Bar License. Ideal applicants will possess strong writing and analytical skills, with 1-3 years of civil litigation experience preferred. The firm offers competitive benefits and a supportive, collegial environment focused on professional growth.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of civil litigation experience, defense experience a plus.
• Demonstrates judgment and decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with a diverse range of clients, attorneys and staff
• Advanced technology skills for a paperless environment
• Salary commensurate with experience

Responsibilities

• Focus on litigation and insurance coverage work.
• Communicate effectively with clients, attorneys, and staff.
• Learn coverage and gain courtroom experience.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Research skills

Analytical skills

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Technology skills

Education

J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school

Georgia Bar License

Job description

Goodman McGuffey LLP is a boutique civil law litigation firm founded in 1990, offering a supportive, collegial, small-firm atmosphere. Our boutique firm provides a supportive and collegial culture with current technology and cohesiveness throughout locations.

As an EOE/AA employer, Goodman McGuffey LLP does not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status of a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or other protected class.

Please send resumes and questions to [e-mail] . We are seeking candidates for the following positions:

The Atlanta office is seeking an associate to focus on litigation and insurance coverage work. Candidates should have strong writing, research and analytical skills. Experience in coverage work a plus. In lieu of coverage experience, an interest in learning coverage and a desire to gain courtroom experience is necessary.

Required Skills:

• J.D. from an ABA‑accredited law school, Georgia Bar License, in good standing.
• 1-3 years of civil litigation experience. Defense experience is a plus.
• Demonstrates critical thinking, judgment and decision‑making skills
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with a diverse range of clients, attorneys and staff
• Advanced technology skills for a paperless environment
• Salary commensurate with experience

The candidate will have demonstrated critical thinking, judgment, and decision‑making skills, as well strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with a diverse range of clients, attorneys, and staff.

The firm offers a salary and bonus package, competitive benefits and opportunity for advancement reflective of its challenging and complex case load.

Please send resumes and questions to [e-mail] .