Liability Associate Attorney

Goodman McGuffey LLP; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(K) plan

Incentive bonuses

Job summary

A boutique civil litigation firm is seeking a Liability Associate Attorney for its Atlanta office. The ideal candidate will represent corporate clients, evaluating claims and providing litigation support. Required qualifications include a JD degree from an ABA accredited law school and admission to the Georgia Bar. The firm offers a supportive atmosphere, health insurance, 401(K), and a hybrid work schedule after training. Interested candidates should send their resumes to [e-mail].

Qualifications

• One to three years of experience preferred.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and judgment skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills for effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Represent corporate clients and insurers in general liability matters.
• Evaluate and advise clients on pertinent issues.
• Negotiate settlements on behalf of the client.

Skills

Critical thinking

Judgment and decision-making

Interpersonal skills

Education

JD degree from an ABA accredited law school

Admission to the Georgia Bar Association

Job description

Goodman McGuffey LLP has an immediate opening for a Liability Associate Attorney in its Atlanta, GA office.

The associate attorney works under the general supervision of a partner to represent a corporate client and/or insurer in matters involving general liability. This may include evaluating and advising clients on pertinent issues and the optimum path to resolve claims as well as representation in litigation by appearing at hearings, trials, depositions, oral arguments, mediations, arbitrations, and other proceedings. The associate attorney will communicate with client representatives and claims representatives, creating and submitting reports required by the client, motions, and briefs required to support the position of their client and negotiation of settlements on behalf of the client.

The ideal candidate will have a JD degree from an ABA accredited law school and will be admitted to the Georgia Bar Association. The candidate will have demonstrated critical thinking, judgment, and decision-making skills, as well strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with a diverse range of clients, attorneys, and staff. One to three years of experience is preferred.

Goodman McGuffey LLP is a boutique civil litigation firm offering a supportive, collegial, small firm atmosphere. Health insurance benefits include medical, dental, vision, long and short-term disability. The firm offers a 401(K) plan and incentive bonuses on meeting and exceeding billable hour goals. After training, a hybrid in-office/work from home schedule is offered.

Please send resumes and questions to [e-mail] .