Supervising Senior Attorney (Litigation)

City Of Atlanta Careers; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 107,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Atlanta Law Department seeks a Supervising Senior Attorney – Litigation in Atlanta, GA. The role leads major civil and employment litigation, handles discovery, depositions and alternative dispute resolution, and supervises paralegals and staff.

Requirements include a JD, Georgia bar within one year, and at least ten years of post‑graduate litigation experience with strong written and oral communication skills.

Qualifications

• Ten years of post-graduate litigation experience including civil and/or employment matters.
• First and/or second chair trial experience is preferred.
• Experience managing paralegals and administrative staff.

Responsibilities

• Handle all stages of litigation including discovery, depositions and ADR.
• Supervise paralegals and/or administrative staff and coordinate with City departments.
• Interact with City Council and other municipalities on litigation matters.

Skills

Litigation experience

Trial experience

Team management

Paralegal supervision

Oral & written communication

Analytical skills

Education

Juris Doctorate degree

Job description

Supervising Senior Attorney (Litigation)

Atlanta, GA, United States

Job Description

SUPERVISING ATTORNEY – LITIGATION DIVISION

CITY OF ATLANTA LAW DEPARTMENT

Salary Range: $107,271 - $150,000

General Description

The ideal candidate should have at least ten (10) years of litigation experience in general civil and/or employment litigation in state and federal courts, including appellate work. The ideal candidate should have substantial first and/or second chair trial experience and experience working with Assistant and Associate Attorneys. The applicant should also be capable of handling all stages of litigation including discovery, depositions and alternative dispute resolution. Applicants must have experience managing paralegals and/or administrative staff.Experience drafting legislation is a plus. The Supervisory Senior Attorney in this position will have extensive contact with Atlanta City Council, multiple City Departments and the governing bodies of several other municipalities.

Applicants must possess strong 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 environment.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience: Juris Doctorate degree required. Must be a member of good standing with the State Bar of Georgia or the ability to obtain membership within one (1) year of employment. Must have at least at least ten (10) years of post-graduate experience.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Demonstrated experience with aviation law is a plus.

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.

Job Info

• Job Identification 34275
• Job Category Legal
• Posting Date 09/30/2026, 05:52 PM
• Job Schedule Full time