Defense Litigation Associate

Hawkins Parnell & Young LLP is a national defense litigation firm based in Atlanta, seeking a Defense Litigation Associate to join their team. The role involves handling complex litigation across various stages, including case investigation, depositions, and trial preparation, while working closely with experienced attorneys.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing and summarizing legal documents
• Researching, both legal and of people, businesses, and worksites
• Evaluating cases and strategically developing defenses
• Conducting client meetings and recommending strategies
• Investigating facts, planning, preparing and conducting depositions
• Preparing and arguing motions
• Conducting hearings and mediations
• Preparing witnesses and corporate representatives
• Briefing at trial and appellate courts
• Thinking analytically
• Writing defense mediation summaries

Skills

• Actively licensed and in good standing with the State of Georgia
• Critical thinking and research skills
• Strong writing, analytical, and communications skills with superior attention to detail
• 1-5 years' experience in defense litigation; solid insurance defense experience with professional liability and/or coverage litigation experience a plus
• Ability to thrive in a high-paced environment, requiring exceptional organizational skills, juggling priorities, and adhering to strict deadlines
• Must be a self-starter who can handle multiple projects with competing priorities and understand the importance of deadlines
• Client-focused mentality
• Take initiative and welcome challenges
• Ability to work flexibly and independently within a strong team
• Ability to review and interpret financial records is a plus

Benefits

• Hybrid in Atlanta work arrangement
• Exposure to extremely varied types of work
• Significant client interface opportunities
• Mentorship by experienced partners
• Camaraderie through work and social activities with local and national attorneys of the firm
• Allowance for CLE travel and bar expenses paid by the firm
• Marketing allowance
• 401K plan
• Health & welfare benefits including medical, dental, vision
• HSA and FSA plans
• Company provided life insurance up to $150k with additional guaranteed issue life insurance available
• Company paid long-term disability coverage and available short-term disability coverage
• Parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program

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