Litigation Attorney

Jobot; Cumming (GA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot, a well-established Georgia law firm representing public entities, seeks an associate to handle civil litigation from inception through resolution, with room to grow toward partnership.

Salary ranges from $125,000 to $185,000 per year, with early courtroom ownership, direct mentorship from seasoned trial attorneys, and work that genuinely impacts Georgia communities, plus a clear path to partnership for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active Georgia Bar membership, or the ability to become licensed promptly.
• 2 to 8 years of litigation experience preferred.
• Strong legal writing, research, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases.

Responsibilities

• Handle civil litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and legal memoranda.
• Conduct legal research and develop litigation strategy.
• Take and defend depositions and participate in hearings.
• Manage client communications and provide practical legal guidance.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal writing

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Get real courtroom time fast. Litigate meaningful cases for Georgia communities, learn from seasoned trial attorneys, and grow toward partnership.

Salary: $125,000 - $185,000 per year

A bit about us

We are a well established and highly regarded Georgia law firm representing public entities throughout the state in a wide range of litigation and advisory matters. Our work spans civil litigation, employment law, constitutional and civil rights matters, land use and zoning disputes, government contracts, and municipal law. These are complex cases that have a real impact on local communities, and we handle them alongside a collaborative, supportive team.

Why join us?

• Substantial courtroom experience early, with real ownership of meaningful cases
• Direct mentorship from experienced trial attorneys on complex litigation
• Work that genuinely impacts Georgia communities, not just paperwork
• A clear partnership track for the right candidate

Job Responsibilities

• Handle civil litigation matters from inception through resolution
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and legal memoranda
• Conduct legal research and develop litigation strategy
• Take and defend depositions and participate in hearings
• Manage client communications and provide practical legal guidance

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active Georgia Bar membership, or the ability to become licensed promptly
• 2 to 8 years of litigation experience preferred
• Strong legal writing, research, and oral advocacy skills
• Ability to manage multiple cases

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