Description:

A Transportation & Logistics Law Firm is a boutique firm located in Atlanta, Georgia that focuses its practice on transportation-related legal matters. We handle a wide range of items for our clients including transactions, corporate governance, and litigation matters. Please note that we do not handle insurance defense matters. A Transportation & Logistics Law Firm is seeking an Associate Attorney to expand our team and to help with every facet of our practice. As an Associate Attorney, you will work with a team of attorneys to move each case forward collaboratively. Your tasks will include drafting legal documents, assisting with the discovery process, performing legal research, drafting and reviewing contracts, and much more. We are looking for someone who can aggressively represent our client's interests, whether their goals are accomplished through litigation including pre-trial judgment or trial, negotiation, or alternative dispute resolution. Our ideal applicant has 1-4 years of civil litigation experience, preferably focused on business litigation. An interest in transportation law is a plus!

Location: Atlanta, GA

Associate Attorney Duties and Responsibilities

Assist with pre-litigation-related matters including demand letters
Assist with drafting legal documents, including motions and pleadings
Assist with the discovery process by administering depositions, drafting requests and responses, and reviewing documents
Negotiate settlements, including through formal mediation
Perform legal research
Make court appearances as necessary
Review, edit, and draft contracts
Independently progress cases and juggle competing deadlines
Communicate with clients and counsel
Collaborate with other team members, including attorneys, paralegals, and interns

Associate Attorney Requirements and Qualifications