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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