Insurance Defense Attorney

Moore Ingram Johnson & Steele; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive plan up to $15,000/yr

Paid time off

Medical/Dental/Vision

Supplemental benefits

Job summary

Moore Ingram Johnson and Steele, LLP in Marietta, GA seeks an Associate Attorney for its Insurance Defense, Construction practice. Licensed to practice in Georgia with 2–4 years of civil litigation experience and a polished, strong communicator.

The successful candidate will handle the full litigation process from drafting pleadings to mediations, depositions, and written discovery, and will join a firm that emphasizes quality representation and client-focused service.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice in Georgia.
• 2–4 years of civil litigation experience.
• Polished and a skilled communicator.
• Self-starter with ability to prioritize workload.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, motions, and settlement agreements.
• Review, analyze, and summarize discovery; manage files.
• Communicate with clients, opposing parties, experts, and non-parties.
• Prepare for, defend, and take depositions; participate in mediations.
• Conduct legal research on case-relevant issues.

Skills

Litigation

Legal Research

Drafting

Deposition

Client communication

Time management

Education

Georgia Bar Admission

Job description

Moore Ingram Johnson and Steele, LLP is a full service 100+-lawyer A.V. rated firm based out of Marietta, GA with 8 locations across the United States. We believe in quality legal representation and are dedicated to providing the best legal services and personalized attention to each and every one of our clients.

We are seeking an Associate Attorney for our growing Insurance Defense, Construction, practice in Marietta, GA. We are seeking candidates with 2 to 4 years of litigation experience. The responsibilities of this position include the full litigation process, including drafting, writing, researching and effective communication with clients, as well as moving cases through the litigation process in accordance with court and client mandated deadlines.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is licensed to practice in Georgia
• Has 2-4 years of civil litigation experience
• Polished and a skilled communicator
• Self-starter, can prioritize workload and have a strong work ethic

What will your day look like:

• Draft pleadings, motions, & settlement agreements (Answers, Third-Party Complaints, Cross/Counterclaims, discovery (requests and responses), motions to compel, motions for summary judgment, subpoenas for deposition, etc.)
• Review, analyze, and summarize discovery and conduct fact investigations for file management and drafting updates to clients.
• Communicate with clients, opposing parties, experts, and non-parties.
• Prepare clients for, defend, and take depositions.
• Prepare for, attend, and participate in Mediations.
• Conduct Legal Research on variety of issues relevant to case(s).
• Incentive plan worth up to $15,000 per calendar year
• Paid time off
• Medical, Dental and Vison as well as supplemental offerings for benefits