Workers' Compensation Associate Attorney

McAngus Goudelock & Courie; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Leadership training programs

Comprehensive health insurance

Casual dress code

Mental health support resources

Employee resource groups dedicated toD

Job summary

McAngus Goudelock & Courie in Atlanta seeks an associate attorney to join its Workers' Compensation team. Ideal candidates have 2–3 years of workers' compensation defense experience and must be licensed to practice in Georgia.

You will assess files, prepare discovery and pleadings, attend depositions and hearings, negotiate settlements, and keep close communication with support staff. The firm offers paid parental leave, health insurance, leadership programs, and a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• Active Georgia license to practice law.
• 2–3 years of workers' compensation defense experience.
• Strong organizational abilities and proactive multitasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess new files to establish action plans, budgets and recommendations.
• Identify pleading requirements and delegate tasks to paralegals as needed.
• Prepare discovery responses and manage document production.
• Attend depositions, hearings, and other discovery events, providing thorough reports.
• Negotiate settlements, secure authority, and prepare for trial as necessary.
• Maintain regular communication with paralegals and legal assistants.

Skills

Workers' compensation defense

Education

Georgia bar license

Job description

Join MGC's Workers' Compensation Team in Atlanta!

MGC is an industry leading civil litigation firm celebrating 31 years of excellence spanning 22 offices across 12 states.

We are currently seeking an Associate attorney to join our Workers' Compensation team in Atlanta. Ideal candidates will have 2-3 years of practice experience in workers' compensation defense. Must be licensed to practice law in Georgia.

What We're Looking For:

• A commitment to our vision of being a nationally recognized insurance law firm
• Superior organizational abilities with keen attention to detail
• Proactive mindset with the ability to effectively multitask
• Capacity to excel in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
• Mindset geared toward embracing AI to innovate and elevate everyday legal work

Additional Benefits:

• Paid parental leave
• Leadership training programs
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Casual dress code
• Mental health support resources
• Employee resource groups dedicated to promoting Diversity, Opportunity and Inclusion

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Assess new files to establish action plans, budgets, and recommendations
• Identify pleading requirements and delegate tasks to paralegals as needed
• Prepare discovery responses and manage document production
• Attend depositions, hearings, and other discovery events, providing thorough reports
• Negotiate settlements, secure authority, and prepare for trial as necessary
• Maintain regular communication with paralegals and legal assistants

MGC does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or staffing agencies. MGC will not pay placement fees for candidates submitted without a signed fee and prior approval from the MGC Recruiting Team.