Experienced Contract/Remote Attorney for Civil Litigation Practice

Downs Law, LLC; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Downs Law, LLC, a boutique commercial real estate firm, is seeking an experienced Contract/Remote Attorney for its civil litigation practice. The role offers flexibility in working arrangements, emphasizing quality legal service for clients and supportive work-life harmony. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of complex litigation experience and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in civil litigation required.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential.
• Experience with MyCase or similar software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate various legal agreements.
• Manage case deadlines and perform legal research.
• e-File documents with Courts and communicate with clients.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Active Georgia Bar license

Tools

MyCase

Job description

Experienced Contract/Remote Attorney for Civil Litigation Practice

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Job Description

Downs Law is a boutique commercial real estate firm that focuses on providing the highest quality legal services to our clients. Our primary practice areas are business litigation, commercial real estate and landlord/tenant matters, commercial collections, construction, and HOA disputes. We take pride in being personal, trustworthy, thoughtful, and creative.

Job Description

Downs Law is a boutique commercial real estate firm that focuses on providing the highest quality legal services to our clients. Our primary practice areas are business litigation, commercial real estate and landlord/tenant matters, commercial collections, construction, and HOA disputes. We take pride in being personal, trustworthy, thoughtful, and creative.

We are seeking an experienced attorney to assist with our caseload on a contract/remote basis. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of complex civil litigation experience. We're open to experienced attorneys looking to get back into the job market after taking time off for family or attorneys seeking a change of pace. The position would primarily support our partner attorney through drafting pleadings, conducting discovery, and preparing for depositions/trial. The position is fully remote, with the option to work in the office if desired, to ensure maximum flexibility and balance. Compensation will be based on experienced and hours billed.

We are not the average law firm, doing things the way they have always been done. We question old standards and make sure we check in with what works best for our clients and team. We are invested in finding the best of the best - those who are passionate at what they do and want to be on this mission with us! We expect greatness and are willing to help you get there. We want every person on our team to thrive - professionally AND personally and as a boutique firm, we offer a level of work- life harmony not possible in Big Law. We work consistently and diligently, rather than depend on deadlines and procrastination to move us along.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a diverse range of agreements
• Prepare, finalize, and file comprehensive legal documents
• Communicate with clients not only on their case status, but on all case-related processes
• Manage and maintain case deadlines
• Perform legal research
• e-File documents with Courts
• Document billable hours in our case management software
  
  

Required Skills And Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in litigating at least one of our practice areas
• Excellent command of details and an ability to work efficiently and meet deadlines
• Exceptional communication skills
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• An active Georgia Bar license with no disciplinary history
  
  

Preferred Skills And Qualifications

• Admittance to Federal Court
• Bankruptcy experience
• Working knowledge of MyCase or similar case management software

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice

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