Hands-on Commercial Litigation Associate - Atlanta

Offit Kurman; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Offit Kurman is seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate with 3+ years of experience to join our Atlanta office. We value collaboration and entrepreneurship, offering meaningful responsibility and career development within a growing team.

The ideal candidate will be proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable handling significant case responsibility, with opportunities for direct client interaction and hands-on litigation experience.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in general commercial litigation and/or construction litigation.
• Experience in employment, multi-party litigation, construction defense, or property-casualty loss matters is strongly preferred.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Experience managing cases with increasing independence.
• Admission to the Georgia Bar required.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and responding to written discovery.
• Preparing pleadings, dispositive motions, and briefs.
• Conducting and defending depositions.
• Appearing in court for hearings and conferences.
• Managing matters from inception through resolution.
• Participating in mediations and settlement negotiations.
• Collaborating with partners and clients to develop litigation strategy.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical thinking

Litigation experience

Client interaction

Education

Georgia Bar admission

Job description

Offit Kurman is seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate with 3+ years of experience to join our Atlanta office. We value collaboration and entrepreneurship, offering meaningful responsibility and career development within a growing team.

The ideal candidate will be proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable handling significant case responsibility, with opportunities for direct client interaction and hands-on litigation experience.