Commercial Litigation Associate

Outstanding Benefits + Partnership Track & an opportunity to build alongside the top Attorneys in GA! This Jobot Job is hosted by: Craig Rosecrans Salary: $175,000 - $250,000 per year A bit about us Are you looking for more than just another litigation position? A highly respected Atlanta litigation boutique is seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate who wants meaningful responsibility, direct client interaction, and the opportunity to help shape the future of a growing practice. Unlike many larger firms where associates are siloed into narrow responsibilities, this role offers ownership of sophisticated business litigation matters from initial case assessment through trial. You'll work directly alongside experienced litigators while developing the judgment, autonomy, and client relationships typically reserved for much more senior attorneys. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who enjoys taking initiative, solving complex legal problems, and becoming a trusted advisor to clients. Why this opportunity stands out This firm intentionally gives associates significantly more responsibility than most traditional law firms. You'll have direct client exposure, meaningful ownership over your matters, mentorship from experienced litigators, and a genuine path toward partnership based on performance rather than simply years of practice. The firm also embraces technology that improves efficiency while maintaining a strong commitment to exceptional legal writing, sound judgment, and outstanding client service. Compensation & Benefits Competitive base salary 3% employer 401(k) contribution Medical, dental, and vision insurance Transportation and parking allowance Marketing budget and origination incentives Clear partnership track Collaborative, high-performance culture Job details What You'll Be Doing Manage commercial and business litigation matters from inception through resolution. Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests and responses, and legal memoranda. Participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation. Work directly with clients while providing practical legal advice and strategic guidance. Identify issues proactively and independently drive cases forward. Collaborate closely with firm leadership on sophisticated litigation matters. What We're Looking For 2+ years of commercial or business litigation experience. Licensed to practice law in Georgia (or eligible for admission). Exceptional legal writing and analytical skills. Experience drafting substantive motions and managing discovery. Strong courtroom presence or a genuine desire to gain more litigation experience. Someone who naturally takes ownership rather than waiting for direction. High attention to detail with outstanding judgment and professionalism. Nice to Have Experience handling shareholder disputes, breach of contract litigation, partnership disputes, fiduciary litigation, business torts, construction litigation, trade secret matters, or other complex commercial disputes. Deposition, mediation, or trial experience. Experience working directly with business clients. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobot