Experienced Personal Injury Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Columbus (GA); Remote; USD 85,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work in GA

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks an experienced attorney to join a personal injury team in Columbus, GA. The attorney will represent clients statewide, requiring an active Georgia Bar license in good standing and strong courtroom skills with proven litigation experience.

The role involves drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery, conducting depositions, and managing mediations, hearings, and trials with support from paralegals. A JD from an accredited law school is required.

Qualifications

• Active Georgia Bar license in good standing.
• 1+ year of litigation/trial experience in personal injury or related areas, willing to train those with less experience.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in personal injury matters from initial litigation through settlement or verdict.
• Draft and file litigation documents including pleadings, discovery requests/responses, motions, and legal memoranda.
• Conduct and defend depositions.
• Handle mediations, hearings, and trial proceedings, including jury selection, opening/closing statements, and examinations.
• Collaborate with paralegals and litigation support staff to ensure thorough case preparation.

Skills

Negotiation

Advocacy

Legal writing

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced Attorney to join its personal injury team in Columbus, GA. This position offers the opportunity to represent clients throughout Georgia and requires an active Georgia Bar license in good standing. The firm is committed to achieving the best outcomes for clients and seeks an attorney with strong courtroom skills and proven litigation experience.

Duties

• Represent clients in personal injury matters from initial litigation through settlement or verdict.
• Draft and file litigation documents including pleadings, discovery requests/responses, motions, and legal memoranda.
• Conduct and defend depositions.
• Handle mediations, hearings, and trial proceedings, including jury selection, opening/closing statements, and examinations.
• Collaborate with paralegals and litigation support staff to ensure thorough case preparation.

Requirements

• Active membership in the Georgia Bar, in good standing.
• Ideally 1+ years of litigation/trial experience in personal injury or related areas, but willing to train those with less experience.
• Strong negotiation, advocacy, and courtroom skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active Georgia Law License.

Skills

• Strong negotiation and advocacy skills.
• Proficient in legal research and writing.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work remotely from anywhere in Georgia.