Litigation Associate - Trucking & Insurance Defense

Cruser, Mitchell, Novitz, Sanchez, Gaston & Zimet, LLP; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary

Hybrid work

401(k) matching

Benefits package

Job summary

Cruser Mitchell, Novitz, Sanchez, Gaston & Zimet LLP in Atlanta is seeking an exceptional litigation associate to handle trucking defense and insurance coverage matters. You will take ownership of cases, work with experienced litigators, and advance high-exposure matters from day one.

The role offers a hybrid in-office/remote schedule, mentorship, and a pathway to leadership in complex litigation, with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of litigation experience, including pre- and post-suit investigations, case analysis, drafting and responding to discovery, preparing and arguing motions, taking and defending depositions, and trial preparation.
• Demonstrable experience in trucking/transportation defense and/or insurance coverage litigation.
• Active Georgia Bar admission; JD from an accredited law school.
• Proactive, intellectually rigorous, detail-oriented, and motivated by complex, high-exposure work and a long-term career in litigation.

Responsibilities

• Defend trucking and transportation companies and litigate complex insurance coverage disputes.
• Handle depositions, hearings, motions, discovery, and other critical litigation tasks.
• Work directly with experienced trial attorneys and mentors to develop and take ownership.
• Analyze complex claims and develop strategies for resolving high-exposure matters.
• Participate in pre-suit investigations, case evaluation, settlement negotiations, and trial prep.
• Communicate directly with clients to build judgment and business skills.
• Take on increasingly sophisticated matters as experience grows.
• Learn from successful litigators through mentorship and guidance.

Skills

Litigation experience

Trucking defense

Client communication

Mentorship mindset

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

Cruser Mitchell, Novitz, Sanchez, Gaston & Zimet LLP in Atlanta is seeking an exceptional litigation associate to handle trucking defense and insurance coverage matters. You will take ownership of cases, work with experienced litigators, and advance high-exposure matters from day one.

The role offers a hybrid in-office/remote schedule, mentorship, and a pathway to leadership in complex litigation, with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.