Litigation - Personal Injury Attorney / Personal Injury Defense Attorney / Personal Injury Plaintiffs Attorney in Atlanta, GA

Law Firm

Atlanta, GA

Litigation - Personal Injury Attorney / Personal Injury Defense Attorney / Personal Injury Plaintiffs Attorney in Atlanta, GA

Attorney

3-8 yrs required

No

Job Title: Trial Attorney - Premises Liability

Job Responsibilities:

As a Trial Attorney at the law firm, you will be entrusted with a variety of responsibilities designed to manage and advocate for clients in premises liability cases. Your primary duties include:

- Managing a High-Volume Caseload: Overseeing approximately 150 cases, with about 50 actively in litigation each month, ensuring each progresses from intake to settlement or jury verdict.
- Engaging with Clients: Maintaining proactive and transparent communication with clients to keep them informed and supported throughout the legal process.
- Conducting Key Litigation Activities: Performing depositions, drafting and responding to motions, leading mediations, and developing comprehensive case strategies.
- Advocating in Trials: Serving as lead counsel in jury trials, passionately advocating to secure favorable outcomes for clients.

Education and Experience Information:

To qualify for the role of Trial Attorney at the law firm, candidates must meet the following educational and experiential requirements:

- Legal Experience: A minimum of 3 years practicing personal injury or civil litigation is required, with 5-8 years preferred. Experience on either the plaintiff or defense side is valuable, though plaintiff-side experience in civil litigation is preferred.
- Licensure: Candidates must have active membership and be in good standing with their local State Bar. Admissions to multiple state bars are preferred.
- Trial Experience: Extensive jury trial experience is necessary, with a deep understanding of the Rules of Civil Procedure and Rules of Evidence. Candidates must have at least 5+ first chair trial verdicts, though 10+ first chair jury verdicts is preferable.
- Communication Skills: Exceptional ability to articulate case strategies and effectively engage with clients and team members is essential.

Salary Information:

Compensation and Benefits for the Trial Attorney position at the law firm include:

- Competitive Compensation: Attorneys typically earn between $150,000 and $350,000 annually, reflecting the high value placed on expertise and contributions.
- Comprehensive Support: A dedicated office space is provided, along with at least one case manager and one paralegal to assist in managing caseloads efficiently.
- Innovative Resources: Access to proprietary AI software for demand letter drafting and practice efficiency enhancement.
- Expedited Processes: Swift access to medical records through the in-house medical records company, reducing retrieval times by an average of seven days.
- Professional Development: Engagement with a wealth of knowledge across the firm, fostering continuous growth and providing solutions to complex legal challenges.
- Financial Support: All legal expenses incurred during the life of a case are covered by the firm, allowing attorneys to focus solely on advocacy.

The law firm is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are encouraged to apply by submitting their resume and detailing their relevant experience. A cover letter or documentation of trial experience is optional but not required.