Principal Trial Attorney – Personal Injury

T. Madden & Associates, P.C.

Principal Trial Attorney – Personal Injury

Decatur, GA
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Do you have a successful track record representing clients and are interested in mentoring the next generation of legal professionals? Our firm is seeking an experienced senior attorney who is adept at handling a large caseload and familiar with all aspects of the trial process, particularly drafting pleadings, motions, notices, and working toward a resolution. Your years of experience will also help coach our newer associates toward a similar route to success. If this sounds like a perfect position for you, please send us your resume today. Responsibilities: • Conduct research and draft pleadings, briefs, and motions • Strategize, prepare for, and attend trial proceedings, mediation, and arbitration • Maintain knowledge of local, state, and federal statutes and applicable laws • Argue motions in court on behalf of clients during legal proceedings • Counsel associates to resolve or prevent conflicts What You’ll Do As a Senior Litigation Attorney, you will: • Manage complex personal injury matters from intake through resolution • Lead depositions, expert examinations, mediations, and motion practice • Serve as first-chair in smaller trials or second-chair in complex jury trials • Collaborate on trial themes and litigation strategy • Mentor associates and litigation support staff Qualifications: • At least 5 years of experience working as a senior associate attorney • Exceptional time management and interpersonal skills are desired, as are exceptional writing and verbal communication skills • Previous experience advocating for clients in trials, mediation, and arbitration • Work independently while handling a heavy caseload • Bachelor’s degree with a law degree from an accredited law school (such as an LLM, JSD, or J.D. degree) Who We’re Looking For A purpose-driven trial attorney with a demonstrated commitment to justice, client advocacy, and excellence in litigation. Required Qualifications • Active Georgia Bar license • 7–10 years of personal injury litigation experience • Minimum of five (5) jury trials with first-chair experience in smaller trials OR consistent second-chair experience in complex jury trials • Leads depositions of key fact and expert witnesses • Handles dispositive motions and evidentiary hearings with minimal input • Begins to specialize in catastrophic injury, trucking, medical malpractice, or wrongful death • Strategic thinker who can outline trial themes and case narratives • Demonstrates confidence in mentoring associates and influencing team direction. • Expands involvement in professional associations (e.g., GTLA, AAJ). • Demonstrated experience managing cases independently • Strong motion practice and deposition experience Preferred Qualifications • Additional bar admissions • Appellate experience • Demonstrated involvement in community, policy, or legal service initiatives Compensation: $165,000 - $190,000 + origination bonuses + performance incentives

    • What You’ll DoAs a Senior Litigation Attorney, you will: • Manage complex personal injury matters from intake through resolution • Lead depositions, expert examinations, mediations, and motion practice • Serve as first-chair in smaller trials or second-chair in complex jury trials • Collaborate on trial themes and litigation strategy • Mentor associates and litigation support staff

  • Compensation
    $165,000-$190,000 per year