Litigation Attorney

Lexitas Legal Talent Solutions; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Lexitas Legal Talent Solutions is seeking an experienced litigation associate to join a busy plaintiff’s firm in Augusta, GA. This on-site role offers a clear growth path with competitive compensation starting at 100k+ depending on experience.

You will manage a docket of litigation matters through filing to resolution, draft pleadings and motions, conduct legal research, take and defend depositions, and support trial preparation and case development.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years in a personal injury practice on plaintiff or defense.
• Strong writing and research skills.
• Experience preparing for and participating in trials preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a docket of litigation matters from filing through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests/responses, and legal memoranda.
• Conduct legal research and develop case strategies.
• Take and defend depositions, including fact witnesses and experts.
• Attend hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and support staff to drive case development.

Skills

Litigation experience

Strong writing and research

Trial preparation experience

Job description

Overview

Our client, a prominent national plaintiff’s law firm, seeks an experienced litigation associate to join its growing team. This is an excellent growth opportunity for an attorney interested in being part of a busy trial-oriented firm devoted to strong client advocacy. The position is on-site in Augusta. Compensation is competitive, starting at 100k+ depending on experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage a docket of litigation matters from filing through resolution
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests/responses, and legal memoranda
• Conduct legal research and develop case strategies
• Take and defend depositions, including fact witnesses and experts
• Attend hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and support staff to drive case development

Qualifications

• Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years in a personal injury practice on either the plaintiff or defense side
• Demonstrated strong writing and research skills
• Experience preparing for and participating in trials is strongly preferred

Equal Employment Opportunity

Lexitas prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.