Litigation Attorney

A law firm in Lawrenceville, GA, is seeking a Litigation Attorney to represent clients in all phases of litigation. The ideal candidate will possess strong litigation skills, excellent organizational abilities, and superior written and verbal communication skills.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Represent clients in all phases of litigation from initiation, through discovery, trial, and appeal.
• Attend court appearances, hearings, depositions, and case management conferences.
• Conduct complex legal research and discovery investigations.
• Draft and manage discovery requests and responses, motions, case evaluation summaries, court orders, settlement agreements, affidavits, pleadings, motions, and legal memorandum.
• Review discovery responses, depositions, and prepare summaries and litigation update reports.
• Negotiate with opposing counsel to settle claims.
• Communicate closely with clients during the course of litigation to provide legal analysis, status reports, and advice.
• Work with minimal supervision.

Requirements:

• Active Georgia Bar License.
• Should have 3 years of experience.
• Excellent litigation skills.
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize, multi-task, and manage workload to meet specific timeframes and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Staff attorney and/or judicial clerkship experience preferred.

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor from an accredited college or university.

Skills:

• Superior legal writing and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities.
• Proficiency in conducting legal research and drafting legal documents.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with clients and colleagues.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.