Attorney at Law
About The Position
Freeman Mathis & Gary is a dynamic and growing 500+ lawyer national litigation firm, with thirty-nine offices in twenty-one states. We are seeking an Associate Attorney with experience in handling Commercial Litigation and Class Action matters to join our growing Atlanta, Georgia office. The ideal candidate has at least 3+ years’ experience. This individual will maintain positive contact with clients, observe confidentiality of client matters, and must be team-oriented. FMG’s Commercial Litigation/Directors & Officers Section handles disputes involving complex business or financial transactions, multi-jurisdictional claims and numerous plaintiffs and defendants. Our team includes attorneys from all of our offices who provide specialized defense for private, public and non-profit organizations.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor degree from an American Bar Association accredited law school.
- In good standing and able to practice law in the state of Georgia
- Strong critical thinking skills and solid academic background.
- Strong sense of urgency about problem solving, meeting deadlines and achieving goals
- Knowledgeable, attentive, and proactive.
- Excellent communicator, negotiator, public speaker, and problem solver.
- Self-motivated, and goal oriented with a track record of meeting billable hours goals.
- Inclined to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision.
- Detail oriented, organized and effective.
- Professional and can get along with people; communicates well with staff.
- Computer skills: Microsoft Word and Outlook.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with iManage and/or OneDrive a plus.
Responsibilities
- Provide initial analysis and develop case strategy
- Prepare and respond to discovery
- Take and defend depositions, draft motions and attend hearings
- Explain legal options to clients and bringing possible outcomes or threats to their attention.
- Build relationships with clients
- Ability to negotiate, research, and communicate verbally and in writing effectively.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation.
- Opportunity for growth and advancement within the Firm.
- Speaking and writing opportunities.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision.
- Bar expenses paid by Firm.
- HSA and FSA plans to help offset taxes for employees and dependents.
- 401K Plan.
- Company provided life insurance up to $150k.
- Company paid long-term disability coverage.
- Year-end bonuses and referral fee incentives.
- Regular, firmwide socials and events.
- Employee Assistance Program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
