General Liability Associate Attorney

Success Matcher Recruitment; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Equity partnership pathway

Job summary

Success Matcher Recruitment is partnering with a premier national law firm to recruit a General Liability Associate Attorney in our Atlanta office. This hybrid role (3 days in-office per week) offers direct case ownership, substantive hands-on experience, and a clear path to equity partnership without portable business requirements.

The ideal candidate has 2–8 years of defense-side civil litigation experience, a JD from an ABA-approved school, and an active Georgia Bar license.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-approved law school.
• Active Georgia State Bar License in good standing.
• 2–8 years of defense-side civil litigation experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage a full caseload of general liability, premises liability, bodily injury, and auto/casualty defense matters.
• Lead drafting for motions, pleadings, complaints, and written discovery.
• Take and defend depositions, appear in court hearings, and represent clients.

Skills

Civil defense litigation

Motion practice

Depositions

Court appearances

Client communication

Autonomy

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Georgia Bar License

Job description

Position Title: General Liability Associate Attorney (Junior to Mid-Level)

Location: Atlanta, GA (Hybrid – 3 days in-office per week)

No. of Headcount Needed: 2

No Relocation Package

No Visa Sponsorship

About the Role

Success Matcher Recruitment is partnering with a premier national law firm to recruit an Associate Attorney with 2 to 8 years of civil defense litigation experience for their expanding Atlanta office. This is an exceptional opportunity for a self-motivated attorney seeking direct case ownership, substantive hands‑on experience, and a clear path to advancement through equity partnership—without the requirement of bringing a portable book of business.

What You Will Be Doing

• Managing a full caseload of 15+ active general liability, premises liability, bodily injury, and auto/casualty defense matters
• Serving as lead drafting counsel for complex motions, pleadings, complaints, and written discovery
• Taking, attending, and defending depositions, appearing in court hearings, and representing clients directly
• Assisting with mediation strategies and trial preparation
• Collaborating with partners while operating with high autonomy and direct client exposure

Key Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-approved law school
• Active Georgia State Bar License in good standing
• 2-8 years of defense-side civil litigation experience handling general liability, premises liability, bodily injury, or auto/casualty defense
• Prior law firm experience at a recognized defense-side firm (e.g., Hall Booth Smith, Swift Currie, Lewis Brisbois, or similar)
• Proven proficiency in motion practice, discovery, court appearances, taking/defending depositions, and trial or mediation preparation
• Strong written communication, client-facing presence, and self-management skills

Work Model & Benefits

• Salary: $130,000 – $160,000
• Schedule: Hybrid (3 days in-office in Atlanta, GA)
• Clear promotional track from associate to partner and equity path