Insurance Defense Attorney

TRC is partnering with a growing mid-size law firm known for its high-value litigation practice and strong commitment to developing early-career attorneys. This is an opportunity to step into meaningful litigation work quickly, with real courtroom exposure and structured mentorship.

Summary

The Litigation Associate will support a busy civil defense practice focused on tort litigation, insurance coverage, construction disputes, and commercial matters. The role is designed for early-career attorneys seeking accelerated hands-on experience, including depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation. The firm maintains a balance of complex, high-stakes cases and smaller matters that provide strong training opportunities and increasing responsibility over time.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support litigation matters from intake through resolution

• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and legal correspondence

• Conduct legal research and develop case strategy with senior attorneys

• Take and defend depositions (with increasing independence over time)

• Participate in hearings, mediations, and settlement negotiations

• Support trial preparation, including exhibits, witness prep, and case summaries

• Interface with clients, carriers, experts, and opposing counsel

• Assist with insurance coverage analysis and related litigation matters

• Maintain case files and ensure deadlines and court requirements are met

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

• Active membership in good standing with the Georgia Bar (or ability to obtain promptly)

• 14 years of litigation experience preferred (civil defense strongly preferred)

• Exposure to tort litigation, insurance defense, or commercial disputes is a plus

• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills

• Ability to manage multiple active matters and deadlines

• Willingness to engage in courtroom and deposition work early in career

• Strong professional communication and client-facing skills

• Collaborative mindset with ability to work in a team-driven environment

TRC Talent Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. At TRC, we take pride in fulfilling our opportunity to add value to our client's business as their staffing partner, while working tirelessly to connect thousands of individuals each year with work opportunities where they can meet the needs of their families and have the potential to build their careers.