Litigation Associate

Swift, Currie, McGhee & Hiers; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with profit sharing

Paid time off

Job summary

Swift Currie in Atlanta, GA seeks a Litigation Associate to work with Partners, Associates, Paralegals and Legal Assistants on complex cases often involving medical and technical records. The role emphasizes building client relationships and delivering excellent client service.

The ideal candidate has a Juris Doctorate, is in good standing with the Georgia Bar, and 3–4 years of insurance-defense litigation experience. The position is based in Atlanta and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an ABA-approved law school.
• Member in good standing with the Georgia Bar.
• Three to four years of litigation experience in insurance defense preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and apply law to facts of cases independently or with guidance.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and other litigation documents.
• Communicate clearly with clients, insurers, witnesses, and opposing counsel.
• Take and defend depositions; prepare clients for testimony.
• Develop and advance trial strategies and case themes.
• Manage time entries and maintain confidentiality and compliance.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Professional demeanor

Team collaboration

Verbal communication

Education

Juris Doctorate (ABA-approved law school)

Georgia Bar in good standing

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Litigation Associate works on a team of Partners, other Associates, Paralegals and Legal Assistants handling complicated cases that often involve medical and accident records and technical issues. This individual will build client relationships and provide an excellent customer experience for clients.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Analytical skills: Ability to analyze and reason independently and apply law to facts of case.
• Writing skills: Ability to communicate points and ideas clearly, effectively, and succinctly in written format. Proofreading (grammar, typos, etc.).
• Verbal skills: Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with clients, insurers, witnesses, and other counsel.
• Timeliness of work: Consistently completes and submits assignments in a timely manner.
• Flexibility under pressure: Ability to revise priorities based upon changes or needs, to follow through and meet deadlines, with accommodation of partners' schedules.
• Identifies legal issues on his/her own: Exercises critical thinking by analyzing legal issues independently or asking for guidance when appropriate or confused by an issue.
• Ethical practice of law: Understands and implements.
• Case Understanding: Knowledge of technical/medical information for case development and advocacy, based on experience. Ability to recognize theme, issue, and goals in case and develop ways to achieve the desired end.
• Judgment: Ability to make and willingness to accept responsibility for reasonable and correct decisions consistent with level of experience.
• Creative approach to client problems: Resourceful and imaginative.
• Handling of critical depositions: Ability to take deposition of opposing expert and plaintiff. Ability to defend/prepare client.
• Mediation representation: Readiness to independently represent client at mediation.
• Overall litigation skills: Readiness to take a major role at trial, as appropriate for experience. Continually makes the effort to further develop litigation skills.
• Promotion/Development of existing clients: Takes advantage of available opportunities to strengthen relationships and build business with existing clients for associate's level of experience.
• Promotion/Development of new clients: Takes advantage of available opportunities to market and secure new clients for associate's level of experience. Participates in seminars, public speaking, and writing opportunities.
• Time entry and billing: Timely and consistently enters and releases time into timekeeping software.
• Accessibility/Accountability: Available in the office during regular hours, after hours, and on weekends.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Detail-oriented and professional.
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks.
• Extremely proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Works and presents a positive and courteous demeanor with other attorneys and staff.
• Conducts behavior outside the firm in a way that exemplifies the firm.
• Flexible and adaptable in various situations and when interacting with many different personalities.
• Ability to function in a team setting with Partners, Associates, and Support Staff.
• Participates in firm committees, bar-related, and/or other outside legal activities.
• Dependable with a respect to confidentiality and policies.

Education and Experience

• Juris Doctorate from an ABA-approved law school
• Member and in good standing with the Georgia Bar.
• Three to four years of litigation experience in insurance defense preferred

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to stand, sit, walk, stoop, bend, kneel, and grip.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Travel:

Limited travel

Why Swift Currie

At Swift Currie, we recognize that talented people are essential to our success, enabling us to provide exceptional service to our clients. Our professional team works collaboratively within a dynamic and welcoming environment.

Swift Currie offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, a 401(k) plan with profit sharing, generous paid time off, and holiday leave. We believe that building a successful legal practice requires the contributions of everyone, and we are committed to fostering a culture of excellence across our organization.

More About Swift Currie

With offices in Atlanta, Savannah, and Birmingham, Swift Currie is nationally known for defending clients in significant litigation. This reputation has helped us become the largest law firm in Georgia focused exclusively on litigation. To learn more about our firm, visit us at www.swiftcurrie.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Swift Currie is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability, or any other protected status, in compliance with all applicable laws.

This position is based in Atlanta, GA 30309.