Hybrid General Liability Attorney (Atlanta)

Wilson Elser; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Competitive compensation

Generous PTO

401(k) match

Medical, dental, vision, life, and dis

Job summary

Wilson Elser is seeking a General Liability Associate Attorney in Atlanta, GA. The role requires a strong litigation background, Georgia admission, and the ability to handle complex cases with cross-office collaboration.

The position offers hybrid flexibility and opportunities to work alongside experienced attorneys on challenging cases, with prospects for professional growth in a nationally recognized firm.

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA accredited law school
• Admitted to practice in the state of Georgia
• 2+ years of defense litigation experience
• Experience with litigation involving general liability, premises, products, transportation, or insurance coverage
• Experience drafting discovery and pretrial motions a must

Responsibilities

• Support a litigation caseload from inception through resolution, including case strategy development, discovery, motion practice, mediation, and trial preparation.
• Draft and argue substantive motions, pleadings, briefs, and legal memoranda in state and federal courts.
• Conduct and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts.
• Manage all aspects of written discovery, including drafting and responding to interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admission.
• Represent clients at court hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and other dispute resolution proceedings.
• In collaboration with senior attorneys and clients, develop litigation strategies in identifying key issues, evaluating risk, and driving matters toward favorable outcomes.
• Maintain regular communication with clients, providing clear case assessments, litigation updates, and strategic recommendations.
• Work closely with attorneys across offices on complex matters involving general liability, premises liability, transportation, and insurance-related claims.
• Assist with trial preparation, including witness preparation, exhibit development, and coordination with experts.
• Collaborate other attorneys, paralegals, and litigation support staff to ensure efficient case management.

Skills

Litigation experience

Analytical skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Technical skills

Team collaboration

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Wilson Elser is seeking a General Liability Associate Attorney in Atlanta, GA. The role requires a strong litigation background, Georgia admission, and the ability to handle complex cases with cross-office collaboration.

The position offers hybrid flexibility and opportunities to work alongside experienced attorneys on challenging cases, with prospects for professional growth in a nationally recognized firm.