Litigation Associate

Vantage Point Consulting Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Vantage Point Consulting Inc. in Atlanta seeks a Litigation Associate across class years to join its litigation-focused practice. You will handle complex commercial matters, conduct legal research, draft pleadings and discovery responses, and prepare for depositions and trials.

The role offers early responsibility and direct interaction with partners and clients, with opportunities to advance in a competitive, high-stakes environment in Georgia.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school is required.
• Active Georgia State Bar admission or in process.
• Experience in reputable litigation practice or as a judicial clerk.
• Strong track record in complex commercial or business litigation.
• Excellent drafting, research, and discovery abilities.
• Ability to manage files and competing priorities independently.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex commercial and business litigation in federal/state courts.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery responses.
• Manage all aspects of written discovery and document review.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Assist with pre-trial preparation, case strategy, and trial proceedings.
• Independently manage case files, deadlines, and related tasks.
• Conduct detailed legal research and develop strong arguments.
• Collaborate with partners and clients on strategy and matters.

Skills

Legal research

Brief writing

Discovery

Trial preparation

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

We are seeking talented Litigation Associates across all class years to join a leading litigation-focused law firm in its Atlanta office. The ideal candidates will have strong experience handling complex commercial and business litigation matters, with a solid background in legal research, brief writing, discovery, depositions, and trial preparation.

This opportunity offers substantive legal work, early responsibility, and regular direct interaction with partners and clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle complex commercial and business litigation matters in both federal and state courts.
• Draft and prepare litigation documents, including pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery responses.
• Manage all aspects of written discovery, including document review, discovery requests, and responses.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Assist with pre-trial preparation, case strategy, and trial proceedings.
• Independently manage case files, deadlines, and litigation-related tasks.
• Conduct detailed legal research and develop strong legal arguments.
• Work closely with partners and clients on case strategy and litigation matters.

Required Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Georgia State Bar or currently in the process of obtaining admission.
• Experience practicing litigation at a reputable law firm or serving as a judicial clerk.
• Strong experience in complex commercial or business litigation.
• Demonstrated ability to draft high-quality pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery responses.
• Experience with discovery, depositions, and pre-trial preparation.
• Excellent legal research, analytical, writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to independently manage case files and competing priorities.
• Strong academic credentials and demonstrated professional achievement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with complex business litigation in both federal and state courts.
• Judicial clerkship experience.
• Experience with intellectual property or patent litigation.
• Academic or professional background in science, engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Interest in developing expertise in IP and patent litigation.