Senior Litigation Attorney - Personal Injury

Job Overview

A premier personal injury law firm in Decatur, GA, is seeking an experienced Senior Litigation Attorney to handle complex personal injury cases, mentor legal staff, and drive litigation strategies. This role provides significant earning potential with a competitive base salary, bonuses, and potential partnership opportunities. The ideal candidate will have extensive first-chair and second-chair trial experience and a strong track record in personal injury litigation.

Location

• Decatur, GA 

Duties

• Represent personal injury clients throughout all phases of litigation, including:
  • Filing lawsuits
  • Discovery and depositions
  • Motion practice
  • Negotiation, mediation, and arbitration
  • Hearings and jury trials
  • Bench trials and post-trial motions
• Oversee case management from client sign-up to resolution, whether by trial or settlement
• Mentor and supervise litigation paralegals and case managers in a structured POD system
• Collaborate with legal teams, including offshore employees
• Track hours and case progress to optimize workflow and performance
• Lead and develop trial strategies to secure favorable outcomes
• Ensure compliance with court procedures, legal ethics, and deadlines

Requirements

• Minimum of five (5) first-chair or second-chair jury trials in personal injury litigation
• Experience handling bench trials, appellate work, motions, mediation, and arbitration
• Strong litigation, negotiation, and trial preparation skills
• Ability to work under high-pressure deadlines while maintaining quality representation
• Strong leadership, mentorship, and team collaboration skills
• A results-driven mindset with a desire to earn performance-based bonuses

Education

• Bachelor’s degree and a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Certifications

• Active membership in The State Bar of Georgia (Required)
• Additional bar memberships are a plus

Skills

• Exceptional legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills (writing sample required)
• Proficiency in appellate brief writing and complex legal drafting
• Strong decision-making and case strategy abilities
• Advanced knowledge of personal injury law and trial procedures
• Ability to manage a high caseload while ensuring quality legal representation
• Familiarity with case management software and legal research tools

Benefits

• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• Life insurance and short-term disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Pathway to partnership, including potential for equity partnership
• Opportunities for significant financial growth based on performance