Associate Attorney Insurance Defense and Civil Litigation

A law firm seeks a highly motivated Associate Attorney to join its growing team in Athens, GA. This full-time position offers an excellent opportunity to handle a variety of civil litigation cases, with a focus on insurance defense. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, exceptional organizational skills, and a passion for learning. This role involves gaining hands-on experience in personal injury, automobile accidents, premises liability, product liability, and civil litigation matters.

Duties:

• Assist with all aspects of civil litigation, including trials, depositions, and court appearances.
• Manage motion practice, legal research, and drafting of evaluation reports.
• Participate in mediations and assist in negotiations.
• Prepare legal documents, motions, and pleadings.
• Handle discovery and case management.
• Provide regular updates and collaborate with senior attorneys.
• Ensure compliance with all deadlines and procedural requirements.

Requirements:

• Admission to the Georgia State Bar.
• Experience in the fields of personal injury, automobile accidents, premises liability, product liability, property damage, civil litigation, and appeals is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong research, drafting, and legal writing abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines efficiently.
• Eagerness to learn and take on new challenges.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Previous experience in civil litigation or insurance defense is preferred but not required.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Licensed to practice law in Georgia.

Skills:

• Strong legal research and writing abilities.
• Proficiency in time management and case handling.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proactive attitude and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with litigation software and legal tools.

Benefits:

• Health insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Group life insurance.
• Simple IRA retirement plan.

This law firm protects the rights and interests of their clients. Their areas of practice include insurance defense, probate, wills, estates, business litigation, personal injury, and general litigation. The firm is located in Georgia.