Senior Lawyer

T. Madden & Associates • Decatur, GA

1d

About The Position

Our growing firm is seeking a well-qualified senior attorney who can handle a heavy caseload, work independently, and zealously represent our clients both in and out of court. To be considered, you should have solid trial experience and be willing to mentor our newer associates. Your excellent communication and writing skills will come in handy as you thoughtfully position our clients toward favorable outcomes. Reach out to us today if this opportunity sounds ideal for you.

Requirements

• Active Georgia Bar license
• 7–10 years of personal injury litigation experience
• Minimum of five (5) jury trials with first-chair experience in smaller trials OR consistent second-chair experience in complex jury trials

Nice To Haves

• Additional bar admissions
• Appellate experience
• Demonstrated involvement in community, policy, or legal service initiatives

Responsibilities

• Manage complex personal injury matters from intake through resolution
• Lead depositions, expert examinations, mediations, and motion practice
• Serve as first-chair in smaller trials or second-chair in complex jury trials
• Collaborate on trial themes and litigation strategy
• Mentor associates and litigation support staff
• Leads depositions of key fact and expert witnesses
• Handles dispositive motions and evidentiary hearings with minimal input
• Begins to specialize in catastrophic injury, trucking, medical malpractice, or wrongful death
• Strategic thinker who can outline trial themes and case narratives
• Demonstrates confidence in mentoring associates and influencing team direction.
• Expands involvement in professional associations (e.g., GTLA, AAJ).
• Demonstrated experience managing cases independently
• Strong motion practice and deposition experience

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed