Job Description

James-Bates-Brannan-Groover-LLP is a regional full-service firm with three offices in Georgia. We are seeking a motivated mid-level experienced Associate attorney in our Macon, GA office to build our General Litigation practice section. The ideal candidate will have at least three to five years of experience in all facets of the litigation process through trial, as well as excellent research, writing, and communication skills.

ATTORNEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop relationships with clients as legal needs are established, provide counsel, help clients understand their legal options, and represent them in court and negotiations.
• Conduct research, prepare legal documents, and perform other duties to develop strategies and favorably resolve cases.
• Explain legal options to clients and bring possible outcomes or threats to their attention.
• Build relationships with clients based on trust, remain responsive to client needs at all times.
• Develop arguments and represent clients in civil legal proceedings.
• Prepare legal documents, such as depositions and pleadings, in a timely manner.
• Commitment to abiding by local, state, and federal laws and behaving ethically.
• Ability to work independently or with a team of attorneys to develop the case strategies.
• Ability to negotiate, research, and communicate verbally and in writing effectively.
• Adaptability and attention to detail.
• Maintain strict confidentiality with all matters and safeguard client's interests.
• Willingness to contribute to Firm culture.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Juris Doctor degree from an American Bar Association accredited law school.
• In good standing and licensed to practice law in the state of Georgia.
• Strong critical thinking skills and solid academic background.
• Knowledgeable, attentive, and proactive.
• Excellent communicator, negotiator, public speaker, and problem solver.
• Self-motivated, and goal oriented with a track record of meeting billable hours goals.
• Inclined to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Open and willing to follow Firm best practices and procedures.
• Personable and possesses the ability to maintain client relationships.
• Detail oriented, organized and effective.
• Professional and can get along with people at all levels of the organization; communicates well with staff.
• Computer skills: Microsoft Office applications, particularly Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with iManage a plus.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Competitive compensation.
• Opportunity for growth and advancement within the firm.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, long term disability, and life.
• Bar expenses paid by Firm.
• 401K Plan.
• Firm provided life insurance.
• Firm paid long-term disability coverage.
• Regular, firmwide socials and events.
• Employee Assistance Program.

James-Bates-Brannan-Groover-LLP is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees by maintaining a workplace free of discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or other protected group status as provided by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Company Description

James-Bates-Brannan-Groover-LLP is a full-service business law firm delivering high-quality, cost-effective legal services for individuals and businesses throughout Georgia. Our firm believes in Southern values and represents Southern progress. As Georgia’s Law Firm, James-Bates-Brannan-Groover-LLP is here to help grow and protect our clients’ interests — and to deliver an entrepreneurial, creative approach designed to help our clients throughout Georgia succeed in achieving their goals. We do so with a non-negotiable commitment to our core values: integrity, servant leadership, respect for others and the pursuit of excellence. At James Bates, we offer an exceptional opportunity for a challenging career in a work environment that combines the best features of both large and small law firms, and one that is based on honesty, integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to our clients’ needs and the needs of our lawyers and professional staff.