Business Litigation Associate Attorney | 1500 Billable Hours

StevenDouglas; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Strong work-life balance

Long-term growth opportunities

Job summary

StevenDouglas, a boutique law firm in Atlanta, is seeking a mid to senior level Associate to join its team. The practice spans business, employment, and real estate litigation, with partners directly involved in strategy and client-facing matters.

The firm emphasizes a collaborative culture, meaningful responsibility, and a balanced approach with a hybrid schedule and a 1,500 to 1,600 billable hour target. JD, GA bar, and strong advocacy skills are required.

Qualifications

• Mid to senior level litigation experience.
• Admission to the GA bar is required.
• Strong written and oral advocacy skills.
• Interest in incorporating business, employment, and real estate litigation into practice.

Responsibilities

• Handling complex litigation matters across business, employment, and real estate disputes.
• Working directly with clients on sophisticated, client-facing matters.
• Collaborating closely with partners on strategy and execution.
• Contributing to long-term client relationships within a diverse litigation practice.

Skills

Litigation

Client relations

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Strategic thinking

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

A boutique law firm with a complex and diverse litigation practice is seeking a mid to senior level Associate to join its team.

The firm offers a unique opportunity for litigators with a strong foundation who are interested in incorporating business, employment, and real estate litigation into their practice. Associates work closely with partners on sophisticated, client-facing matters across a range of litigation areas. The firm maintains a collaborative environment where attorneys are given meaningful responsibility and exposure across matters.

With a manageable 1,500 to 1,600 billable hour requirement and a hybrid schedule, the firm prioritizes sustainable practice and strong work-life balance without sacrificing the quality or sophistication of the work.

Job Responsibilities:

• Handling complex litigation matters across business, employment, and real estate disputes
• Working directly with clients on sophisticated, client-facing matters
• Collaborating closely with partners on strategy and execution
• Contributing to long-term client relationships within a diverse litigation practice

This position offers:

• A broad and diverse litigation practice
• Exposure to business, employment, and real estate litigation
• Significant responsibility in a collaborative, client-facing environment
• A supportive environment for attorneys looking to broaden their litigation practice

Requirements:

• JD from an accredited law school
• Mid to senior level litigation experience
• Interest in incorporating business, employment, and real estate litigation into practice
• Strong written and oral advocacy skills
• Client-focused approach
• Admission to the GA bar

What's Offered:

• 1,500 to 1,600 billable hour requirement
• Competitive compensation!
• Strong work-life balance
• Clear opportunity for long-term growth within the firm