Associate Attorney - General Liability - Complex Liability - Catastrophic Loss

Chartwell Law•Atlanta, GA

50d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate attorney will manage a diverse caseload from inception through resolution, providing strategic legal counsel and representation in court, arbitrations, and depositions. This role requires exceptional research, drafting, and litigation skills, along with the ability to collaborate closely with partners and clients in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate demonstrates independence, strong communication, and a commitment to meeting a 1,950-hour annual billable requirement.

Requirements

J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
Active license to practice law in state posted (required); additional bar admissions a plus
Minimum of 2 years of experience in practice group
Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
Experience with administrative proceedings, depositions, and mediations
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Professional demeanor with strong client-relations and communication skills
Must be responsive and organized, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks

Nice To Haves

additional bar admissions a plus

Responsibilities

File review and legal analysis of claims and causes of action
Extensive legal research and drafting of substantial briefs, memos, pleadings, and appellate briefs
Regularly representing clients in court, at arbitrations and in depositions
Drafting and responding to discovery requests
Expert witness retention and collaboration
Trial preparation and attendance
Collaborate closely with partners, clients, and stakeholders to deliver strategic and practical legal advice
Manage deadlines and assignments with a high level of ownership and independence

Benefits

401(k) with 4% match after first year
Subsidized medical coverage, with the Firm paying a portion of your premiums
Firm paid short-term disability insurance
Term life insurance in the amount of two times your base salary, up to a maximum of $200,000
A flexible benefits plan allowing health care, long-term disability, childcare spending accounts, parking, and mass transit expenses to be paid on a pre-tax basis
Chartwell-paid meditations, sleep resources, and mindfulness tools available through Headspace for you and up to five individuals you care about
Chartwell Cares matching gift program under which the Firm provides dollar-for-dollar matching contributions for tax-deductible monetary donations made by employees, from $25 to $500 per calendar year, to qualified and approved charitable organizations
Chartwell’s Wellbeing Program, curated annually to reflect the evolving needs and values of our employees
Unlimited paid time off (PTO) for attorneys, with the expectation that time away is managed responsibly and does not adversely impact clients or fellow Chartwellians
Firm payment of attorney registration/license fees and required CLE credits through our national provider (additional CLE approval available upon request)