Senior Attorney IV - Litigation Division
About The Position
The ideal candidate should have at least ten (10) years of defense focused litigation experience representing clients in general civil and/or employment litigation in state and federal courts, including appellate work. A preference will be given to candidates with substantial first and/or second chair trial experience and experience working as part of a team, independently, and with Assistant and Associate Attorneys. The applicant should also be capable of handling all stages of administrative hearings and litigation including developing strategy, preparing and responding to discovery, taking and defending depositions, conducting settlement negotiations, and participating in mediation/alternative dispute resolution. Applicants must have experience managing paralegals and/or other litigation support and administrative staff. Experience researching and drafting legislation is a plus. The Senior Attorney IV in this position will report directly to the Deputy City Attorney for Litigation and will have extensive contact with the Atlanta City Council, multiple City Departments, and the governing bodies of several other municipalities. Applicants must possess strong research skills, written and oral communication skills, analytical skills, sound judgment, professionalism, and the interpersonal skills necessary to contribute to a litigation team handling complex legal matters in a fast-paced legal and political environment.
Requirements
- At least ten (10) years of defense focused litigation experience representing clients in general civil and/or employment litigation in state and federal courts, including appellate work.
- Juris Doctorate degree required.
- Must be a member of good standing with the State Bar of Georgia.
- Must have at least ten (10) years of post-graduate legal experience.
- Strong research skills
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Sound judgment
- Professionalism
- Interpersonal skills necessary to contribute to a litigation team handling complex legal matters in a fast-paced legal and political environment.
Nice To Haves
- Substantial first and/or second chair trial experience
- Experience working as part of a team, independently, and with Assistant and Associate Attorneys.
- Experience researching and drafting legislation
- Experience in municipal, county, state, tort, and/or constitutional law.
Responsibilities
- Handling all stages of administrative hearings and litigation
- Developing strategy
- Preparing and responding to discovery
- Taking and defending depositions
- Conducting settlement negotiations
- Participating in mediation/alternative dispute resolution
- Managing paralegals and/or other litigation support and administrative staff
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
