Associate Attorney - General Liability

Lydecker LLP•Atlanta, GA

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Lydecker is seeking an Associate Attorney for its General Liability practice group in Atlanta, Georgia. This hybrid position is open to attorneys with 0–3 years of experience, including newly licensed attorneys admitted to practice in Georgia. Under a partner’s supervision, the associate will handle a variety of defense matters, including premises liability, personal injury, and general liability cases. The role involves managing litigation matters, preparing and responding to pleadings and discovery, attending hearings and client meetings, preparing for and attending depositions, and assisting with mediations and trials. The associate must be willing and able to bill. Lydecker offers partner mentorship and training, quarterly bonuses tied to billable hours, performance reviews, flexible work hours, and a hybrid work environment. The firm describes its culture as collegial and collaborative, with opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

Requirements

Admission to the Georgia bar and a license in good standing.
Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-approved law school.
0–3 years of civil defense litigation experience.
Experience preferably in general liability, bodily injury, premises liability, products liability, or construction defect litigation.
Experience handling up to 13 or more cases at once, attending and defending depositions, taking depositions, appearing in court, and drafting motions and discovery.
Basic knowledge of computer operation, internet software, spreadsheet software, and word processing software; ability to type and operate office equipment.
Self-motivated and able to work independently, with strong client communication skills.
Clear and persuasive oral communication, listening, clarification, responsiveness to questions, and participation in meetings when required.
Clear and informative writing, editing for spelling and grammar, adapting writing style to needs, presenting numerical data effectively, and reading and interpreting written information.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and understand and apply general ethical rules applicable to lawyers.

Nice To Haves

Mediation and trial experience; not required.
Knowledge of Microsoft products is preferred.

Responsibilities

Handle defense cases involving premises liability, personal injury, and general liability under the supervision of a partner.
Bill for work performed.
Draft and review petitions and complaints, motions, and written discovery, and respond to them.
Attend hearings and client meetings when requested.
Prepare for and attend depositions.
Assist with preparation for mediations and trials.

Benefits

One-on-one mentorship and training by partners.
Quarterly bonuses based on billable hours.
Annual performance reviews with potential for a sizeable salary increase.
Flexible work hours.
Medical insurance through Cigna with multiple plan options, partially paid by the firm for the employee.
Outpatient mental health services at no charge and without copays.
Optional dental and vision insurance.
Optional voluntary life and disability insurance.
Optional voluntary accident insurance.
Optional critical illness insurance.
Optional cancer insurance.
Optional hospitalization insurance.
Optional health savings account.
Optional flexible spending account.
401(k) after one calendar year of employment.
Paid time off (PTO).
Collegial work environment.
Social events, including annual beach event, attorney socials, corporate run, and holiday events.
Paid parking or commuter benefits.