Senior Litigation Attorney - Lead Counsel

T. Madden & Associates•Decatur, GA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Lead Meaningful Litigation. Build Toward Trial Excellence. T. Madden & Associates is seeking a Senior Litigation Attorney – Lead Counsel with a proven record of first-chair jury trial leadership and high-value case execution. This opportunity is reserved for attorneys who consistently lead complex litigation strategies and deliver measurable trial results. Why Choose T. Madden Associates? Because this is a firm where people and purpose come first. Your Advocacy Makes a Difference We represent real people, not case numbers. Clients trust us during some of the most difficult moments of their lives, and we honor that trust with compassion, integrity, and relentless advocacy. Your Leadership Is Respected Your voice matters here. You’ll help shape case outcomes while mentoring and developing the next generation of legal professionals through collaboration, shared values, and purpose-driven leadership. Your Growth Is Intentional We are deeply invested in your long-term success and offer: Ongoing professional development and CLE support Regular compensation and performance reviews A clear pathway to leadership and partnership Opportunities to influence firm-wide litigation strategy Your Well-Being Is a Priority We believe sustainable excellence is built on balance. Our benefits include: A hybrid work model with 1–2 remote days per week Flexibility to work from our Decatur or Jonesboro office Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and EAP benefits Employer-paid life insurance and short-term disability coverage A 401(k) with employer matching A collaborative, people-first culture grounded in transparency, integrity, and meaningful community impact Resources That Help You Win You won’t carry the burden of overhead, HR responsibilities, or administrative management. You’ll be supported by: A dedicated litigation POD Experienced paralegals, case managers, and international support professionals Modern case-management systems and advanced litigation technology Investigative, discovery, and trial-preparation resources Our structure allows you to focus on what matters most: winning cases and leading your team A Pathway to Leadership and Ownership We believe in growing leaders from within. Attorneys who align with our mission and demonstrate long-term commitment may be considered for partnership, including equity participation.

Requirements

Active Georgia Bar license
12+ years of trial-heavy personal injury litigation
Minimum of five (5) jury trials resolved by verdict wherein you served as first chair
Consistent track record of multi-million-dollar verdicts/settlements
Broad leadership experience in managing a team of attorneys and paralegals across multiple cases
Skilled at jury selection strategy, trial tech, and managing expert networks
Recognized as the subject-matter authority in litigation strategy (speaking, publishing, teaching).
Strong contribution to business development: cultivating referral sources, bar relationships, and firm visibility

Nice To Haves

Oversees firm-wide litigation quality; ensures consistency across trial teams.
Functions as litigation mentor and internal “trial coach” for all attorneys.
Partners closely with the founding attorney on operational and strategic decisions.
Shapes firm’s reputation as a litigation powerhouse.
Prepares for transition into Managing Attorney, with responsibility not just for cases but for people, profit, and process.
At least seven (7) trials resolved by verdict, wherein you served as 1st chair.

Responsibilities

Drive litigation strategy on complex, high-value personal injury matters from intake through verdict or resolution, serving as primary architect of case themes and execution
Serve as first-chair trial counsel in jury and bench trials, leading voir dire, openings, direct and cross examinations, and closing arguments
Oversee and elevate trial preparation across case teams, including motion strategy, expert development, discovery planning, and settlement positioning
Supervise and develop attorneys within your POD, providing coaching on courtroom presence, strategy, and case management
Partner with firm leadership to strengthen litigation systems, trial readiness, and overall docket quality
Shape firm-wide litigation standards, ensuring consistency, excellence, and accountability in case outcomes
Contribute to business development efforts, including referral partner relationships and professional visibility within the Georgia PI community

Benefits

A hybrid work model with 1–2 remote days per week
Flexibility to work from our Decatur or Jonesboro office
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and EAP benefits
Employer-paid life insurance and short-term disability coverage
A 401(k) with employer matching
A collaborative, people-first culture grounded in transparency, integrity, and meaningful community impact
Ongoing professional development and CLE support
Regular compensation and performance reviews
A clear pathway to leadership and partnership
Opportunities to influence firm-wide litigation strategy