Litigation Associate - Trial-Ready Advocate (Atlanta)

Rutherford & Christie LLP; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Litigation Associate Attorney at Rutherford & Christie LLP will handle a broad range of civil litigation matters, including drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery responses, as well as conducting legal research to support case strategy.

Day-to-day responsibilities include taking and defending depositions, attending hearings and conferences, participating in mediations, and preparing cases for trial under supervision of senior attorneys, with collaboration across clients, partners, and

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in the State Bar of Georgia.
• 1–3 years of civil litigation experience.
• Strong written and oral advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery responses for litigation matters.
• Take and defend depositions and prepare witnesses for examination.
• Attend hearings, conferences, and mediations as part of case strategy.
• Prepare cases for trial under the supervision of senior attorneys.
• Collaborate with clients, partners, and staff to evaluate risk and develop case themes.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting pleadings

Depositions

Oral advocacy

Case strategy

Attention to detail

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Georgia State Bar admission

Job description

The Litigation Associate Attorney at Rutherford & Christie LLP will handle a broad range of civil litigation matters, including drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery responses, as well as conducting legal research to support case strategy.

Day-to-day responsibilities include taking and defending depositions, attending hearings and conferences, participating in mediations, and preparing cases for trial under supervision of senior attorneys, with collaboration across clients, partners, and