Why This Is a Great Opportunity
- Join a highly respected litigation firm with a long-standing reputation for strong advocacy, excellent client service, and meaningful courtroom work.
- Work on a wide range of civil litigation and insurance defense matters, including personal injury, premises liability, automobile liability, and related claims.
- Take ownership of cases while still receiving support, mentorship, and collaboration from experienced partners.
- Build real litigation skills through hearings, depositions, mediations, discovery, motion practice, and settlement negotiations.
- Enjoy competitive compensation, performance-based bonus potential, strong benefits, and a profit-sharing retirement plan.
- Grow your career in a close-knit legal community with a strong quality-of-life advantage and convenient access to regional destinations.
Location: This is an on-site position based in Valdosta, Georgia, offering the opportunity to build a strong litigation practice in a respected regional market with a great quality of life.
Note: Candidates must have 3+ years of litigation experience. Insurance defense experience is strongly preferred. Active Georgia Bar membership is required, or the ability to obtain Georgia admission promptly.
About Us
We are a well-established Georgia litigation firm with a long history of representing clients in state and federal courts throughout the region. Our team is known for diligent representation, practical legal advice, and a strong commitment to client service. Confidential Employer.
Job Description
- Manage all phases of pre-litigation and litigation from case evaluation through resolution.
- Represent clients in civil litigation and insurance defense matters, including personal injury, premises liability, and automobile liability claims.
- Draft and review pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence, and case strategy materials.
- Conduct legal research and provide clear, practical analysis to clients and insurers.
- Handle hearings, depositions, mediations, settlement negotiations, and other key litigation events.
- Maintain regular communication with clients and provide updates, recommendations, and strategic guidance.
- Work closely with partners and team members to move cases forward efficiently and effectively.
- Track time, expenses, deadlines, and other administrative responsibilities related to litigation practice.
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
- Active Georgia Bar membership, or ability to obtain Georgia admission promptly.
- 3+ years of litigation experience.
- Insurance defense, personal injury defense, premises liability, or automobile liability experience preferred.
- Strong legal research, writing, oral advocacy, and case management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple matters, meet deadlines, and communicate professionally with clients, insurers, courts, and colleagues.
- Team-oriented, dependable, and motivated to grow within a respected litigation practice.
Why You Will Love Working Here
- You will handle meaningful litigation work with real responsibility and client contact.
- You will be part of a collaborative, professional team that values quality work and long-term growth.
- You will have the opportunity to strengthen your litigation skills while learning from experienced attorneys.
- You will receive competitive compensation, bonus potential, paid time off, medical coverage, supplemental insurance options, and retirement benefits.
- You will enjoy a strong quality of life in a community-oriented market with access to beaches, mountains, Tallahassee, Atlanta, Savannah, and Orlando.
JPC-1126
Pay: $90,000.00 - $144,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Briefly explain which role on your resume best aligns with this position and why. If you have any resume gaps, please briefly explain (optional)
- This role is on site at the Valdosta, GA location. Confirm you are okay with this: Y/N
- In what city/state do you currently reside?
- What base salary range would you need to make a move? Pls keep it aligned with your directly relevant experience, as candidates seeking compensation above their experience level may not be considered.
Experience:
- litigation: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- GA bar license (Required)
Work Location: In person
