Insurance Defense Associate: Path to Partnership & Trial

Orion Placement; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Atlanta, GA seeks a civil litigation associate to manage insurance defense and complex litigation from intake to resolution. You will work with experienced attorneys and gain hands-on deposition, motions, mediation, and trial experience with increasing autonomy over your caseload.

Active Georgia Bar membership and 1+ year of associate-level litigation experience are required. A 2,000 hour annual billable target applies, with a collaborative, integrity-driven culture and

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• 1+ year of associate-level civil litigation experience.
• Strong legal research, drafting, and writing skills.
• Proficiency with Westlaw or equivalent legal research platforms.
• Ability to manage deadlines and active caseload independently.
• Strong client communication, negotiation, deposition, and advocacy skills.
• Proactive, organized, and ownership-focused.
• Interest in developing courtroom and trial experience.
• Demonstrated employment stability and long-term firm commitment.

Responsibilities

• Manage insurance defense and civil litigation from intake to resolution.
• Review claims, communicate with insured clients, and identify key facts.
• Draft responsive pleadings, discovery requests, discovery responses, motions, and other litigation documents.
• Take and defend depositions while developing strategies for liability and damages.
• Analyze medical, employment, and other records to identify evidence and inconsistencies.
• Prepare detailed case evaluations addressing liability, damages, exposure, and strategy.
• Communicate directly with insureds and claims representatives regarding case developments.
• Handle motions to dismiss, summary judgment motions, and other pretrial matters.
• Participate in settlement negotiations and mediations to pursue efficient resolutions.
• Prepare cases for trial, including witness prep, exhibits, and jury strategy.
• Appear at hearings, arbitrations, and trials to gain courtroom experience.
• Collaborate with partners, senior attorneys, paralegals, and staff to move matters efficiently.
• Meet a 2,000 annual billable hour expectation with accurate time entries.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting

Negotiation

Deposition

Case management

Education

Juris Doctor

Tools

Westlaw

Job description

Confidential Employer in Atlanta, GA seeks a civil litigation associate to manage insurance defense and complex litigation from intake to resolution. You will work with experienced attorneys and gain hands-on deposition, motions, mediation, and trial experience with increasing autonomy over your caseload.

Active Georgia Bar membership and 1+ year of associate-level litigation experience are required. A 2,000 hour annual billable target applies, with a collaborative, integrity-driven culture and