Junior Associate Attorney

About the company

Our client is a law firm.

The role

Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Take ownership of a docket of civil defense cases from intake through resolution, with partner guidance and growing independence. The position blends written advocacy, discovery, and in-person court and client work.

What you'll do

- Carry a sizable docket of defense cases involving injuries on property and related claims, often fifteen or more at once.

- Prepare and respond to pleadings, motions and written discovery requests.

- Take and defend depositions, appear at hearings and meet with clients.

- Support partners in readying matters for mediation and trial.

- Gain greater autonomy over time as you show strong results under partner oversight.

Requirements

What we're looking for

- Licensed to practice law in Georgia and in good standing.

- JD from an ABA-approved law school.

- Two to four years of civil defense experience on the defense side only, not plaintiff-side.

- Prior work at a defense firm on comparable matters such as bodily injury or premises claims.

- Track record of running your own docket of roughly fifteen or more cases, including court appearances.

- Hands-on deposition experience, both taking and defending.

- Solid skills in motion practice and discovery drafting.

- Self-directed working style, comfortable with limited supervision, with clear and confident client communication.

- Based in the Atlanta area to work a hybrid schedule.

Bonus points

- Experience with trials or mediations.

- Background in auto or casualty defense.

- No book of business is expected.

Benefits

Compensation and benefits

- Base salary: USD 115,000 to 145,000 per year

Location and work model

- Atlanta, Georgia, United States

- Hybrid, 3 days per week in office

- Full-time