Senior Litigation Attorney

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks a highly skilled Senior Litigation Attorney to join its expanding personal injury practice in Decatur, GA. This role offers a unique opportunity for a motivated attorney to excel in a collaborative environment, focusing on performance-based success without the burden of traditional HR and facility management responsibilities.

Duties

• Represent personal injury clients throughout the litigation process, including trials and settlements.
• Oversee case handling from initiation to resolution.
• Mentor litigation paralegals and case managers while managing a full caseload.
• Supervise litigation paralegals within the team structure.
• Collaborate with and direct overseas employees.
• Track hours spent on each project.

Requirements

• Membership in The State Bar of Georgia; additional bar memberships are advantageous.
• Minimum of five personal injury jury trials as 1st or 2nd chair.
• Experience in bench trials, appellate work, motions, mediation, and arbitration.
• Strong written and oral communication skills; a writing sample is required.
• Proficiency in research, drafting, and negotiating.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Comfortable working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines.

Education

• Bachelor's degree with a law degree from an accredited law school (JD, LLM, or JSD).

Certifications

• Membership in The State Bar of Georgia.

Skills

• Trial expertise and preparation.
• Leadership and guidance capabilities.
• Decision-making and forward-thinking abilities.
• Strong fighting spirit and dedication to advocacy.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan.
• Bonus based on performance.
• Dental, health, vision, and life insurance.
• Opportunity for advancement.
• Paid time off.
• Parental leave.
• Training and development opportunities.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
400 Perimeter Center Ter NE Ste 900
Atlanta
Georgia
United States 30346
Phone : 770-450-2000
Fax : (213) 895-7306