Litigation Attorney at Rutherford Christie LLP

We are a litigation firm. Our mission is to defend nationally known companies in civil litigation and to provide strategies to reduce risk.

We are seeking a new Litigation Attorney to join our team. Your role will be to manage incoming cases, analyze and propose defense strategies, evaluate exposure, take and defend depositions, provide monthly litigation reports, and handle settlement negotiations..
As a member of the litigation department, you will work with senior lawyers and paralegals and report to our managing partner and clients.
 

What You Will Do:

• Provide legal advice to clients.
• Meet with individuals involved in legal processes to provide information and clarify issues.
• Represent the interests of clients in legal proceedings.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and key personnel within our client companies.
• Escalate and resolve areas of concern as raised by clients.
• Manage multiple projects at varying stages.

What You Will Bring:
Our ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of relevant experience and the following credentials/skills:

• Doctorate Degree
• JD from accredited law school and Georgia Bar license
• Litigation
• Torts
• Motion Practice
• Civil Procedure
• Complex Litigation
• Legal Document Preparation

Why You'll Love Us:

We have a unique collaborative office, where team members routinely share ideas on cases, help with training and advancement, and interact daily with clients. You'll grow as a lawyer and be able to contribute to your profession by helping other young legal professionals with their development. Salary range for this position is $125,000.00 - $145,000.00 per year for 1-3 years of previous insurance defense experience. Salary differs without insurance defense experience.  We offer the following benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health Insurance
• Hourly bonuses
• Parking
• Bar Dues
• GDLA Dues

DEI Statement:
We are committed to providing an inclusive environment that ensures the happiness and success of each of our associates. We pride ourselves on hiring, training, and retaining a community of employees from various backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. EOE Statement:
We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

 

 

Employment Type: Full Time
Years Experience: 1 - 3 years
Salary: $125,000 - $145,000 Annual
Bonus/Commission: Yes