Workers' Compensation Lateral Partner Attorney

McAngus Goudelock & Courie LLC; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Leadership training programs

Casual dress code

Mental health support resources

Employee resource groups for Diversity

Job summary

McAngus Goudelock & Courie LLC seeks an experienced Workers' Compensation Lateral Partner Attorney in Atlanta, GA. The ideal candidate has 5-7 years of workers' compensation defense experience and a GA license, with a portable book of business preferred but not required.

The firm emphasizes a fast-paced environment and innovative approaches to insurance defense. Join a nationally recognized firm with 31 years of excellence across 22 offices.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of workers' compensation defense experience
• Portable book of business preferred but not required
• Must be licensed to practice law in Georgia

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

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Education

Juris Doctorate or better

Job description

Workers' Compensation Lateral Partner Attorney

Job Category: Attorneys

Requisition Number: WORKE003321

• Posted : October 20, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Atlanta
Atlanta, GA 30303, USA

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 experienced attorney to join our Workers' Compensation team in Atlanta. Ideal candidates will have 5-7 years of practice experience in workers' compensation defense and a portable book of business (although not required). 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
• 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

RECRUITER NOTICE:

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.

Work-Life Balance

Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work

Education

Required

Juris Doctorate or better.

Experience

5-7 years:

Prior workers' compensation experience encouraged

Licenses & Certifications

Required

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