Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

In-Office / 1,600 Annual Billable Requirement

Clients don't call us for routine matters. They call us when the stakes are real — a multimillion-dollar dispute, a stalled development, a breached contract, a fraud claim threatening everything they've built. In those moments, they need more than legal skill. They need clarity, urgency, and someone they trust.

At Poole Huffman, we lead with empathy and act with precision.

Compensation:

$150,000 - $185,000 yearly

Responsibilities:

• Prepare various legal documents, such as motions, pleadings, briefs, and correspondence
• Advise clients by weighing available options toward a successful outcome and plan a course of action
• Appear in court on behalf of clients and argue motions during legal proceedings
• Analyze client needs, identify solutions, and determine case strategies
• Take responsibility for administrative staff relating to client invoicing/billing records, setting up meetings with clients and completing tasks

Qualifications:

• Work independently while handling a heavy caseload
• Required Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school; representation of clients for at least 2 years a plus
• Candidates must currently be a member of their local bar association - active member preferred
• Over 1 year of experience representing clients in a law firm
• Advanced computer skills working with legal research programs (Westlaw and Lexis) required
• Ability to use Microsoft Office is required
• Communication, problem-solving, decision-making, interpersonal, and public speaking skills required

About Company

Poole Huffman is a dispute resolution law firm serving the metro Atlanta area with expertise in business and real estate disputes and a strong commercial collections practice. With personal and business clients throughout Georgia, our clients turn to us every day for our unbiased counsel and established skills.