Senior Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced senior attorney to help clients achieve favorable outcomes with legal matters. You will advocate for clients, advise them on the best course of action, and implement their legal support plan. You should have previous trial experience, be able to manage a heavy caseload, and use your general counsel experience and interpersonal skills to mentor our lower-level associates to ensure a continued legacy of prosperity. If this sounds like an opportunity that is ideal for you, please contact us today.

$165,000 - $190,000 + origination bonuses + performance incentives

• Keep apprised of changes to local, state, and federal statutes and laws
• Get appropriate documents prepared, such as motions, pleadings, notices, and discovery requests and responses
• Anticipate, prepare for, and attend trials, mediation, and arbitration on behalf of clients
• Attend court hearings on behalf of clients and argue motions
• Complete legal research and prepare motions, pleadings, and briefs

What You’ll Do

As a Senior Litigation Attorney, you will:

• Manage complex personal injury matters from intake through resolution
• Lead depositions, expert examinations, mediations, and motion practice
• Serve as first-chair in smaller trials or second-chair in complex jury trials
• Collaborate on trial themes and litigation strategy
• Mentor associates and litigation support staff

Who We’re Looking For

A purpose-driven trial attorney with a demonstrated commitment to justice, client advocacy, and excellence in litigation.

Required Qualifications

• Active Georgia Bar license 
• 7–10 years of personal injury litigation experience 
• Minimum of five (5) jury trials with first-chair experience in smaller trials OR consistent second-chair experience in complex jury trials 
• Leads depositions of key fact and expert witnesses 
• Handles dispositive motions and evidentiary hearings with minimal input 
• Begins to specialize in catastrophic injury, trucking, medical malpractice, or wrongful death 
• Strategic thinker who can outline trial themes and case narratives 
• Demonstrates confidence in mentoring associates and influencing team direction. 
• Expands involvement in professional associations (e.g., GTLA, AAJ). 
• Demonstrated experience managing cases independently 
• Strong motion practice and deposition experience 

Preferred Qualifications   

• Additional bar admissions 
• Appellate experience 
• Demonstrated involvement in community, policy, or legal service initiatives 

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k)
• Ample opportunities for bonuses
• Partnership track is available
• You will have the option to work at either the Decatur or Jonesboro office. 

T. Madden & Associates P.C. (“TMAPC” or the “Firm”) is a personal injury law firm based in Atlanta, Decatur, and Jonesboro, Georgia. TMAPC specializes in personal injury cases, including motor vehicle and trucking accidents, catastrophic injury, and wrongful death. We are a diverse and dedicated team committed to providing exceptional legal services to clients while fostering a positive and collaborative work environment for our team.