Litigation Associate - Insurance Defense

Litigation Associate - Insurance Defense

HRforGrowth® is engaged as the talent acquisition partner to conduct this search on behalf of a client organization that is hiring for this role. HRforGrowth is not the employer for this position.

Our Client is seeking a Litigation Associate - Insurance Defense with a minimum of 3 years of civil litigation or insurance defense experience to join its Insurance Defense and Civil Litigation Practice Group in the Atlanta metropolitan area. The ideal candidate will have experience managing litigation matters from inception through resolution, drafting sophisticated litigation documents, conducting and defending depositions, handling discovery, participating in mediations and hearings, and preparing matters for trial. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney seeking meaningful responsibility, sophisticated litigation exposure, strong mentorship, and long-term professional growth within a well-established and growing law firm.

Location : Dunwoody (Atlanta), Georgia 30377

Job Type : Full-Time

Compensation : $130,000+ per year, depending on experience

Key Responsibilities

• Manage assigned litigation matters from case inception through trial or resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, briefs, legal memoranda, and other litigation documents.
• Conduct legal research and develop effective case strategies in collaboration with senior attorneys.
• Take and defend depositions and participate in mediations, hearings, and settlement negotiations.
• Review and analyze discovery, medical records, expert reports, contracts, insurance policies, and other case-related documents.
• Prepare cases for trial, including witness preparation, exhibits, motions in limine, trial briefs, and other trial materials.
• Assist with appellate matters when required.
• Communicate effectively with clients, claims professionals, courts, opposing counsel, experts, and other stakeholders.
• Manage multiple active matters while maintaining accurate calendars, deadlines, and case files.
• Evaluate liability, damages, exposure, and potential litigation outcomes.
• Provide timely case updates and recommendations regarding litigation strategy and resolution.
• Maintain high standards of professionalism, legal ethics, accuracy, and client service.

Practice Areas

• Catastrophic injury
• Wrongful death
• Transportation and trucking accidents
• Construction litigation
• Premises liability
• Product liability
• Subrogation
• Insurance coverage disputes
• Commercial and general liability matters
• State and federal court litigation

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active and good-standing membership with the Georgia Bar.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in civil litigation, insurance defense, or a closely related practice.
• Demonstrated experience with litigation procedures, discovery, legal research, and motion practice.
• Strong legal writing, analytical, negotiation, and oral advocacy skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Ability to independently manage multiple cases, priorities, and deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced law firm environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience handling insurance defense matters from inception through trial.
• Hands-on deposition and mediation experience.
• Experience with catastrophic injury, transportation, construction, premises liability, or product liability litigation.
• Experience practicing in both state and federal courts.
• Trial preparation or first-chair/second-chair trial experience.
• Strong client relationship and case management skills.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary starting at $130,000+ annually, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• HSA options.
• Paid time off.
• Professional development and continuing legal education (CLE) support.
• Mentorship and career advancement opportunities.
• Exposure to complex, high-value litigation matters.
• Collaborative and professional work environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

In its recruiting and search practices, HRforGrowth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, or gender identity, and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. HRforGrowth evaluates and presents candidates to its clients without regard to any protected characteristic.

HRforGrowth endeavors to advise the hiring organization to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws - including those enforced by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) - in its hiring decisions, terms of employment, and workplace practices.