Associate Attorney

Pay: $110,000.00 - $165,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a respected litigation team with a steady flow of substantive general liability defense work
• Handle meaningful files with real ownership, not just support work
• Work on a variety of matters including auto accident, trucking, premises, and related liability claims
• Enjoy flexibility with a hybrid schedule while still being connected to a collaborative office
• Grow with a firm that values practical judgment, responsiveness, and strong client service

Location: Hybrid opportunity based in Athens, Georgia, with an expectation of being in the office one day per week.

Note: Must have 2+ years of directly relevant general liability defense experience and be able to manage a general liability file from inception through resolution with limited supervision.

About Us We are a growing litigation-focused law firm that represents businesses, insurers, and other clients in a broad range of civil defense matters. Our team is known for being practical, responsive, and business-minded, and we take pride in delivering strong legal work and excellent client service. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Manage general liability defense matters from inception through resolution
• Handle files involving auto accident, trucking, premises liability, and related claims
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, reports, and other case-related documents
• Conduct legal research and develop strategy for active litigation matters
• Take and defend depositions, attend hearings, and assist with mediations and negotiations
• Communicate directly with clients, carriers, witnesses, experts, and opposing counsel
• Maintain files proactively and move cases forward with limited supervision
• Collaborate with colleagues when needed while maintaining strong independent ownership of your caseload

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
• Active Georgia Bar admission or clear ability to obtain admission
• 2+ years of general liability defense experience
• Experience handling cases with a strong degree of independence
• Strong writing, case management, and communication skills
• Experience with auto, trucking, and premises liability matters is highly preferred

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Hybrid flexibility with regular in-office collaboration
• High-quality litigation work with direct file ownership
• Supportive team environment without unnecessary bureaucracy
• Opportunity to build credibility, judgment, and long-term career value
• Competitive compensation for the right experience level

JPC-865

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must-haves: GA bar license, 2+ yrs general liability defense exp. More sr. attys okay. NOTE: ** posting 2 hrs away in populated ATL. Only 1 day per week in office. Screener question makes this known so you can expand outward**

• Nice to haves: preferred experience with auto accident, trucking, premises liability, and insurance defense for carriers or business defendants.

• Additional context: Relocation- [YES]. Packages - [NO]

• Salary Bands:

  • 3 to 4 years: $110,000 to $125,000

  • 5 to 7 years: $125,000 to $145,000

  • 8+ years: $145,000 to $165,000

Submissions Name / Richard - [email protected]

Quick Recruiter Reference (Internal Summary)

Insurance defense firm seeking an Associate Attorney for Athens, GA. Need 3+ years of GL defense experience and someone who can run auto, trucking, and premises files with little supervision. Hybrid, but wants at least 1 day per week in the Athens office.

Recruiters Submission: To submit, cancel - Associate Attorney - Morgan, Akins & Jackson- JPC 865 - Source

**New Job Order Alert**

• Client job title: Associate Attorney

• Location: Athens, GA

• On-site, hybrid, remote: Hybrid

• Experience: 2

• Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Associate Attorney, Insurance Defense Attorney, General Liability Attorney, Litigation Associate, GL Defense Attorney, Premises Liability Attorney, Auto Liability Attorney, Trucking Defense Attorney, Civil Litigation Attorney

• # of hires needed: 1

• Open or not to recruiters on TE: NO

• Job posting strategy (bottom of package details): 1 day on site, posting 2 hrs away in ATL w/ 500k pop. Athens not great pop