Personal Injury Plaintiffs Attorney in Decatur, GA

Law Firm

Decatur, GA

Personal Injury Plaintiffs Attorney in Decatur, GA

Attorney

Min 10 yrs required

No

Job Title: Personal Injury - Managing Attorney

Job Responsibilities:
- Represent personal injury clients in all litigation phases, including filing lawsuits, discovery, depositions, motions, negotiation, mediation, arbitration, hearings, jury trials, bench trials, and post-trial motions.
- Oversee the handling of cases from sign-up to optimal resolution, whether through trial or settlement.
- Manage a heavy caseload effectively while working the necessary hours.
- Mentor less experienced attorneys, litigation paralegals, and case managers while maintaining a full caseload.
- Supervise attorneys and litigation paralegals in the POD (a collaborative structure within the firm).
- Collaborate closely with and provide direction for employees based overseas.
- Track hours spent on each project.
- Strive to earn bonuses through multiple avenues, reflecting a desire to increase earnings.

Education and Experience Information:
- A bachelor's degree with a law degree from an accredited law school, such as a JD, LLM, or JSD.
- Membership in The State Bar of Georgia is required, with additional bar memberships being advantageous.
- A minimum of ten (10) first-chair or second-chair jury trials in personal injury should have been handled, along with experience in bench trials, appellate work, motions, mediation, and arbitration.
- Strong written and oral communication skills are necessary, with a writing sample required. Experience with appellate briefs or similar documents is preferred.
- Proficiency in research, drafting, and negotiating is essential.
- The candidate should demonstrate the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Comfortable working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines is necessary.
- A strong fighting spirit and dedication to advocating for optimal results in litigation are crucial.

Salary Information:
- Generous base salary with additional compensation available through origination bonuses and performance-based bonuses.
- Total compensation may reach $750,000 or more, depending on efforts, client originations, and incentive pay.
- Compensation will be reviewed regularly to ensure competitiveness with the market.
- Bonuses are given based on the amount brought to the firm, with further incentives based on department production.

Additional Information:
- Benefits include health insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, short-term disability insurance, and a 401(k) plan.
- Ample opportunities for bonuses and a partnership track are available.
- The option to work at either the Decatur or Jonesboro office is provided.
- The role offers significant earning potential beyond a competitive base salary, with opportunities for high performance to translate into substantial bonuses.
- Partnership, including equity partnership, is a possibility for the right candidate.
- The firm delivers top-tier representation to injured clients in their local neighborhoods, emphasizing legal excellence and community advocacy.
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