Commercial Litigation Associate
Our client is seeking a skilled and driven Commercial Litigation Associate to join its expanding Atlanta office. This is an outstanding opportunity for an attorney interested in handling complex litigation matters across a diverse range of areas, including commercial disputes, insurance coverage litigation, class actions, and construction-related claims.
The ideal candidate will have experience managing cases through all stages of litigation and will thrive in a collaborative, client-centered environment that offers meaningful responsibility and hands-on experience.
Responsibilities
- Represent clients in complex commercial litigation matters in both state and federal courts.
- Analyze insurance coverage issues and handle coverage disputes and bad faith litigation.
- Defend and prosecute class action lawsuits.
- Manage a varied caseload, including contract disputes, business torts, fiduciary duty claims, shareholder and partnership disputes, construction litigation, trade secret and restrictive covenant matters, real estate disputes, and other sophisticated commercial litigation matters.
- Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, insurance coverage opinions, and other legal documents.
- Conduct legal research and assist in developing effective litigation strategies.
- Take and defend depositions and participate in hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
- Maintain regular communication with clients, experts, and opposing counsel throughout the litigation process.
Qualifications
- J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
- 4-7 years of experience in commercial litigation, insurance coverage litigation, construction litigation, or a related practice area.
- Prior law firm experience required.
- Proven experience handling all phases of litigation, including discovery, motion practice, depositions, hearings, and trial preparation.
- Strong research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.
- Experience drafting insurance coverage opinions is a plus.
- Experience appearing in both state and federal courts preferred.
- Active membership in good standing with the Georgia Bar required.
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