Litigation Associate - Insurance Coverage

Pay: $140,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a nationally recognized litigation firm celebrated for excellence - recipient of Best Law Firm honors four consecutive years (2022-2025) and home to Super Lawyers, Rising Stars, Georgia Trend Legal Elite, and Best Lawyers in America honorees
• Work directly alongside experienced partners on substantive, complex insurance coverage matters from day one - no sidelining junior associates
• Handle every stage of litigation from case initiation through trial and appellate proceedings - real courtroom experience, not just document review
• Earn performance-based bonuses on top of a competitive base salary
• Enjoy a fully paid benefits package including medical, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance - the firm covers it all
• 401(k) with firm matching, HSA, and an employee assistance program
• Free parking, optional dental/vision/accident/critical illness coverage, and a client referral bonus program
• Grow your career through CLE support, mentoring, and ongoing professional development in a collegial, integrity-driven environment

Location: This is a full-time, on-site position based in Atlanta, GA - situated in the heart of one of the Southeast's most dynamic legal markets with outstanding access to state and federal courts.

Note: Candidates must hold an active J.D. from an accredited law school and be an active member in good standing of the Georgia Bar - or meet Georgia's requirements for Admission on Motion without Examination. A minimum of 3 years of hands-on insurance coverage and civil litigation experience is required to be considered.

About Us

We are a full-service, rapidly growing litigation firm headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, with a practice that spans state and federal courts throughout the state. Our Insurance Coverage Practice Group represents insurance companies in first-party disputes - including hurricane, fire, water, and business interruption claims - as well as declaratory judgment actions and coverage opinion letters. We are proud of the culture we've built: collaborative, intellectually rigorous, and deeply committed to the professional growth of every member of our team. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Manage all phases of insurance coverage and civil litigation, from case initiation through trial and appellate proceedings
• Draft pleadings, motions, memoranda, discovery documents, and coverage opinion letters with precision and strategic clarity
• Conduct depositions, mediations, and settlement negotiations independently and alongside senior attorneys
• Perform in-depth legal research and deliver strategic analysis on complex first-party insurance coverage issues
• Represent insurance company clients in Georgia state and federal courts on matters including fire, water, hurricane, business interruption, and declaratory judgment actions
• Collaborate directly with partners and senior attorneys on high-value, sophisticated litigation files
• Manage multiple active matters simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining exceptional client communication
• Support trial preparation and participate in trial and post-trial proceedings

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active Georgia Bar membership in good standing, or eligibility for Admission on Motion without Examination
• 3+ years of experience in insurance coverage and civil litigation
• Strong legal writing, research, and oral advocacy skills
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage a high-volume docket
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced litigation environment
• Detail-oriented with strong critical thinking and problem-solving instincts
• Genuine commitment to professional development and trial practice

Why You Will Love Working Here

This is a firm where associates are trusted with real work - complex, high-stakes cases that sharpen your skills and build your reputation. You'll have direct access to experienced mentors who are invested in your growth, and you'll be part of a team that has earned consistent recognition for legal excellence across Georgia. The culture here is built on collaboration, not competition - attorneys who push each other to be better and celebrate each other's wins. If you're ready to grow into a first-chair litigator in one of Georgia's most respected firms, this is where that career gets built.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance