Associate Attorney

Mid-Level Associate Attorney – Civil Defense Litigation

Location: Atlanta, GA

Work arrangement: Hybrid – 3 days per week in office

Compensation: $130,000–$160,000

Employment type: Full-time

Elite Talent Solutions is partnering with a growing law firm seeking a Mid-Level Associate Attorney for its Atlanta office. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney who wants meaningful ownership of their cases, increasing autonomy, and a clear path toward partnership.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a full caseload of general liability defense matters, including premises liability, bodily injury, and personal injury claims

• Draft and respond to motions, pleadings, complaints, and written discovery

• Take and defend depositions

• Attend court hearings, client meetings, mediations, and trials

• Communicate directly with clients, carriers, and opposing counsel

• Handle cases independently while working under partner supervision

• Assist with trial strategy and preparation

Qualifications:

• Active Georgia Bar license in good standing

• 4–9 years of civil defense litigation experience

• Experience handling general liability, premises liability, bodily injury, personal injury defense, or related matters

• Prior experience with a defense-side litigation firm

• Strong legal writing, communication, and case-management skills

• Ability to independently manage 15 or more active matters

• No book of business required

• Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship

Why consider this opportunity?

• Full ownership of cases rather than being limited to narrow assignments

• Direct exposure to depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials

• Clear advancement path from associate to partner and equity consideration

• Growing Atlanta office with opportunities for increased responsibility

• Competitive compensation and hybrid flexibility