Associate Attorney - Pre-Litigation

T. Madden & Associates, P.C.

Associate Attorney - Pre-Litigation

Atlanta, GA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Our law firm has a full-time associate attorney position available now, and we’re looking for the right professional to join our team. You will have the opportunity to learn from senior associates and litigation associates on legal issues, and you will provide legal counsel to existing clients. You’ll also be responsible for performing legal research, drafting documents, and keeping client files up to date. If you’ve successfully completed law school, passed the state bar exam, and are seeking a full-time opportunity to practice law with plenty of room for growth, start your application today! Responsibilities: • Communicate with senior associates, paralegals, and clients to ensure cases are handled efficiently • Organize and maintain files to ensure accuracy for other attorneys, paralegals, and staff • Attend court hearings or other legal proceedings, perform legal research, and work with senior associate attorneys to provide legal advice • Prepare correspondence and legal documents such as contracts, pleadings, briefs, affidavits, motions, and settlement agreements for contract negotiations and proceedings • Assist clients in determining a proper solution to legal conflicts and determine the best course of action • Supervise pre-litigation case managers and ensure that they are successfully advancing the firm’s cases. • Conduct a thorough examination of demand letters to verify the inclusion of all relevant details and ensure that the requested compensation is commensurate with the case. • Utilize highly effective negotiating skills to recover the maximum compensation possible for each pre-litigation case. Qualifications: • Successful completion of the bar exam • Prepared to learn from senior attorneys to meet our client needs and grow our client base • Member in good standing and actively involved with the ABA (American Bar Association) • Has a Juris Doctor (J.D. degree) from an accredited law school • Effective communication skills and problem-solving skills are necessary to work with all levels of staff and clients • Ability to work with Litigation Attorneys to best serve the client's needs and grow the client base. • Must possess at least 5 years of plaintiff personal injury experience as an attorney. • Possesses exceptional negotiation skills. • Supervisory experience is required. Compensation: $130,000 - $150,000 plus incentives

    • Supervise pre-litigation case managers and ensure that they are successfully advancing the firm’s cases. • Conduct a thorough examination of demand letters to verify the inclusion of all relevant details and ensure that the requested compensation is commensurate with the case. • Utilize highly effective negotiating skills to recover the maximum compensation possible for each pre-litigation case. 

  • Compensation
    $130,000-$150,000 per year