Senior Attorney IV (Litigation Division)

City of Atlanta; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 107,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Atlanta Law Department seeks a Senior Attorney IV in the Litigation Division with at least ten years of defensive civil and employment litigation experience to lead complex matters in state and federal courts.

The successful candidate will handle all stages of litigation, develop strategy, supervise paralegals and staff, and coordinate with Atlanta City Council and city departments. This role follows a hybrid schedule with four in-person days and one remote day per week.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate degree required.
• Must be a member in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia.
• At least ten years of post-graduate litigation experience.
• Preference for substantial first and/or second chair trial experience.

Responsibilities

• Handle all stages of civil and employment litigation in state and federal courts.
• Develop strategy, conduct discovery, depositions, and settlement/ADR.
• Manage paralegals and staff; coordinate with City departments and City Council.
• Communicate findings effectively to legal and city stakeholders.

Skills

Defensive litigation

Trial experience

Team collaboration

Legal research & writing

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

Responsibilities

SENIOR ATTORNEY IV – LITIGATION DIVISION

Salary Range: $107,271 - $142,341

CITY OF ATLANTA LAW DEPARTMENT

General Description

The ideal candidate should have at least ten (10) years of defensive litigation experience in general civil and/or employment litigation in state and federal courts, including appellate work. A preference will be given to candidates who have had substantial first and/or second chair trial experience and experience working as part of a team, independently, and with Assistant and Associate Attorneys. The applicant should also be capable of handling all stages of administrative hearings and litigation including developing strategy, written and oral discovery, depositions, settlement negotiation, and mediation/alternative dispute resolution. Applicants must have experience managing paralegals and/or other litigation support and administrative staff. Experience researching and drafting legislation is a plus. The Senior Attorney IV in this position, will report directly to the Deputy City Attorney for Litigation, and will have extensive contact with Atlanta City Council, multiple City Departments, and the governing bodies of several other municipalities.

Applicants must possess strong research, and written and oral communication skills, analytical skills, sound judgment, professionalism, and the interpersonal skills necessary to contribute to a litigation team handling complex legal matters in a fast-paced legal and political environment.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience: Juris Doctorate degree required. Must be a member of good standing with the State Bar of Georgia. Must have at least at least ten (10) years of post-graduate legal experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in municipal, county, state, tort, and/or constitutional law.

WorkSchedule

This position follows the City's hybridworkschedulepolicy as assigned by the Department of Human Resources Commissioner and requires in-personworkat Cityworksites/facilities at least four (4) days per week, with the option toworkremotely one (1) day per week, based on eligibility, departmental needs, and supervisor approval. The hybridworkscheduleis subject to change at any time to five (5) days in-personwork.