| Location | Atlanta, Georgia |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Salary | $120,000–$150,000 Per Year |
Location: Atlanta, GA
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary Range: $120,000–$150,000, depending on experience
Practice Areas: Civil Litigation, Personal Injury, Business & Commercial Litigation, Nonprofit Law, and General Counsel Services
Are you an attorney looking to grow your litigation experience while working across a diverse range of legal matters? We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Associate Attorney to join our legal team in Atlanta, Georgia.
This role offers the opportunity to work closely with senior attorneys on a variety of matters, including civil litigation, personal injury, business and commercial disputes, nonprofit representation, and general counsel services. The ideal candidate is a strong legal researcher and writer who exercises sound judgment, communicates effectively with clients, and takes ownership of assigned matters.
If you enjoy solving complex legal challenges, building client relationships, and developing your skills across multiple practice areas, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution while advancing your legal career.
Legal Research & Writing: Conduct legal research on Georgia law and applicable federal law, and prepare motions, briefs, pleadings, discovery requests and responses, and legal correspondence.
Litigation Support & Case Management: Manage assigned matters and support all phases of civil litigation, including discovery, document review, productions, exhibit preparation, and deposition preparation.
Court & Litigation Preparation: Prepare clients for depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and court appearances. Attend hearings, depositions, and other legal proceedings alongside senior attorneys or independently, as appropriate.
Client Communication: Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and other legal professionals while providing responsive, client-focused service.
Business & Corporate Matters: Review commercial contracts, corporate governance documents, nonprofit policies, and related legal materials.
Case Strategy: Collaborate with senior attorneys on litigation strategy, case evaluation, legal analysis, and preparation for negotiations and proceedings.
File & Deadline Management: Maintain organized case files, accurate timekeeping records, detailed case notes, and compliance with court deadlines and other legal requirements.
Team Collaboration: Work effectively with attorneys, paralegals, and administrative support staff, providing guidance and direction when appropriate.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
Active Georgia Bar license in good standing.
3–5 years of relevant legal experience, preferably involving civil litigation, personal injury, commercial litigation, business law, or related practice areas.
Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency with Westlaw, LexisNexis, or comparable legal research platforms.
Working knowledge of litigation procedures, discovery, pleadings, and case preparation.
Ability to manage multiple matters, prioritize competing deadlines, and maintain attention to detail.
Strong organizational skills, professional judgment, and problem-solving abilities.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with clients and handle sensitive information with discretion.
A collaborative, proactive approach and a commitment to delivering high-quality, client-centered legal services.
This is an opportunity to build on your legal experience while gaining exposure to a broad range of practice areas and meaningful client matters.
As a Junior Associate Attorney, you will have the opportunity to:
Work directly with experienced attorneys on substantive legal matters.
Develop your litigation, legal research, writing, and case-management skills.
Gain exposure to civil litigation, personal injury, commercial disputes, nonprofit representation, and general counsel services.
Build client relationships and take increasing ownership of assigned matters.
Contribute to case strategy and collaborate with a legal team committed to quality representation.
Compensation: $120,000–$150,000, depending on experience.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fair and equitable employment practices. All employment decisions are based on job-related qualifications, business needs, and applicable law. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.
If you are a Georgia-licensed attorney with strong research and writing skills, relevant legal experience, and an interest in developing a diverse litigation practice, we encourage you to apply.
Pay Range: USD $120,000.00 - USD $150,000.00 /Yr.