Personal Injury Associate Attorney

remotepeople; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

remotepeople partners with a growing plaintiff's personal injury practice in Atlanta to identify their next Associate Attorney. This role offers direct client contact and real case responsibility early, with a clear path to managing a full caseload independently as you grow.

The attorney will handle cases from intake through resolution, negotiate with insurers, draft pleadings and discovery, and work closely with senior attorneys to develop strategy and pursue favorable outcomes.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active Georgia bar license.
• 2+ years of experience; first-year associates welcome.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable speaking directly with clients and insurance representatives.
• Organized and able to manage multiple case files.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of personal injury matters from intake through settlement or litigation
• Communicate directly with clients throughout the life of their case
• Negotiate settlements with insurance carriers and adjusters
• Prepare and respond to written discovery
• Draft demand letters, pleadings, and other case-related documents
• Evaluate case value and develop strategy with support from senior attorneys
• Attend hearings, mediations, and depositions as needed

Skills

Client communication

Negotiation

Legal writing

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Georgia Bar license

Tools

Case management software

Job description

We’re partnering with a growing plaintiff’s personal injury practice in Atlanta to identify their next Associate Attorney. This firm represents injured individuals across auto accidents, premises liability, and related personal injury matters, and is looking for someone ready to build a real caseload and grow with the practice.

About the Role

The team handles personal injury cases from intake through resolution — settlement negotiations with insurance carriers, litigation when needed, and everything in between. Associates here get direct client contact and real case responsibility early, with a clear path to managing a full caseload independently as you grow.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of personal injury matters from intake through settlement or litigation
• Communicate directly with clients throughout the life of their case
• Negotiate settlements with insurance carriers and adjusters
• Prepare and respond to written discovery
• Draft demand letters, pleadings, and other case-related documents
• Evaluate case value and develop strategy with support from senior attorneys
• Attend hearings, mediations, and depositions as needed

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school; active Georgia bar license (or eligible to waive in)
• 2+ years of experience — first-year associates and recent bar admittees are welcome to apply
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable speaking directly with clients and insurance representatives
• Organized and able to manage multiple case files at once
• Self-motivated with a genuine interest in advocating for injured clients

Required Skills

• Personal injury case management
• Client communication and counseling
• Negotiation
• Legal writing and drafting
• Organizational and time-management skills

Preferred Skills

• Prior personal injury or civil litigation experience
• Familiarity with case management software
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus, not required

Equal Opportunity Statement

This firm is growing and looking for someone who wants to build a long-term career advocating for injured clients, with real opportunity for growth as the practice expands. The firm is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and to creating an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences are valued.