Job Description
Associate Attorney for an Expanding Marietta Law Firm
Our firm is seeking to hire a full-time associate attorney to join our expanding team. Ideal candidates would possess 0-3 years of civil litigation experience with an emphasis in insurance defense. A candidate should be familiar with handling civil cases from beginning to end, preparing for and taking depositions, drafting and arguing motions, attending hearings and trials, possess strong research skills, have experience with varied aspects of legal writings, and be able to move and manage assigned files. This position will have the opportunity to work directly with and learn from a team of senior associates and partners. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
We strive to support our amazing team and maintain a professional yet laid back work environment. A candidate must be a team player willing to do whatever is necessary to help our team and the clients. If you have successfully completed law school, passed the Georgia bar exam, and are seeking a full-time opportunity to practice law with a great opportunity for professional development consider applying to our firm.
Please Note: This position is based in an office in Marietta, GA, and is not a work-from-home opportunity.
Compensation commensurate with experience. Bonus opportunities. Generous benefits packages.
Responsibilities:
• Work directly alongside the Partner with clients to analyze conflicts in legal matters, advise clients of potential outcomes, and determine and execute the best and most effective strategy and/or solution for client’s best interest
• Communicate with the Partner, other attorneys, paralegals, legal assistants, and clients to ensure cases are handled in the most efficient manner possible
• Conduct client meetings to obtain vital information to assist in preparation of drafting Answers, discovery responses, and other pleadings
• Draft documents such as correspondence, pleadings, motions, briefs, affidavits, discovery, settlement agreements and perform legal research when appropriate
• Prepare for and conduct both bench and jury trials, attend hearings, attend and take depositions, and prepare for and participate in other legal proceedings as necessary, such as oral arguments, mediation, arbitration, etc.
• Delegate work to paralegals and legal assistants when appropriate and monitor their progress and performance
Qualifications and Licensing:
• Georgia Bar required
• Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree required from an accredited law school
• Litigation experience, preferred but not required
• Insurance Defense experience, preferred but not required
• Exceptional communication skills and problem-solving skills
• We value experience, but your personality and character are also important considerations
About Our Firm:
Jones & Palmer, LLC is a Marietta, Georgia based law firm that currently has 5 attorneys and a strong group of support staff. The attorneys and support staff worked together for several years at a different firm, and the team transitioned to Jones & Palmer, LLC effective August 1, 2023. Our website is currently being updated and is expected to be back online in March 2025.
The open Associate Attorney position is on a team that works with Fortune 500 insurance companies to provide defense in a variety of matters including but not limited to bond claims, construction litigation defense, and personal injury defense. The right associate for this team will be eager and enthusiastic about learning a wide variety of law.