Associate Litigation Attorney

Pay: $90,000.00 - $144,000.00 per year Why This Is a Great Opportunity Join a highly respected litigation firm with a long-standing reputation for strong advocacy, excellent client service, and meaningful courtroom work. Work on a wide range of civil litigation and insurance defense matters, including personal injury, premises liability, automobile liability, and related claims. Take ownership of cases while still receiving support, mentorship, and collaboration from experienced partners. Build real litigation skills through hearings, depositions, mediations, discovery, motion practice, and settlement negotiations. Enjoy competitive compensation, performance-based bonus potential, strong benefits, and a profit-sharing retirement plan. Grow your career in a close-knit legal community with a strong quality-of-life advantage and convenient access to regional destinations. Location This is an on-site position based in Valdosta, Georgia, offering the opportunity to build a strong litigation practice in a respected regional market with a great quality of life. Note: Candidates must have 3+ years of litigation experience. Insurance defense experience is strongly preferred. Active Georgia Bar membership is required, or the ability to obtain Georgia admission promptly. About Us We are a well-established Georgia litigation firm with a long history of representing clients in state and federal courts throughout the region. Our team is known for diligent representation, practical legal advice, and a strong commitment to client service. Confidential Employer. Job Description Manage all phases of pre‑litigation and litigation from case evaluation through resolution. Represent clients in civil litigation and insurance defense matters, including personal injury, premises liability, and automobile liability claims. Draft and review pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence, and case strategy materials. Conduct legal research and provide clear, practical analysis to clients and insurers. Handle hearings, depositions, mediations, settlement negotiations, and other key litigation events. Maintain regular communication with clients and provide updates, recommendations, and strategic guidance. Work closely with partners and team members to move cases forward efficiently and effectively. Track time, expenses, deadlines, and other administrative responsibilities related to litigation practice. Qualifications Juris Doctor from an accredited law school. Active Georgia Bar membership, or ability to obtain Georgia admission promptly. 3+ years of litigation experience. Insurance defense, personal injury defense, premises liability, or automobile liability experience preferred. Strong legal research, writing, oral advocacy, and case management skills. Ability to manage multiple matters, meet deadlines, and communicate professionally with clients, insurers, courts, and colleagues. Team-oriented, dependable, and motivated to grow within a respected litigation practice. Why You Will Love Working Here You will handle meaningful litigation work with real responsibility and client contact. You will be part of a collaborative, professional team that values quality work and long‑term growth. You will have the opportunity to strengthen your litigation skills while learning from experienced attorneys. You will receive competitive compensation, bonus potential, paid time off, medical coverage, supplemental insurance options, and retirement benefits. You will enjoy a strong quality of life in a community-oriented market with access to beaches, mountains, Tallahassee, Atlanta, Savannah, and Orlando.

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