Job Overview A law firm seeks a Senior Trial Attorney in Decatur, Georgia. This role offers the opportunity to manage high-value personal injury litigation, shape firm strategy, mentor attorneys and staff, and directly impact the growth of the litigation practice. The firm values outcomes over office presence, offering a hybrid work schedule with flexibility for remote work.Duties Manage personal injury litigation from filing through verdictDevelop case strategy and litigation plansLead depositions of parties, experts, and corporate representativesConduct mediations and settlement negotiationsEvaluate case value and provide strategic guidance on pre-litigation filesDraft and argue dispositive motionsPrepare cases for trial and conduct jury trialsMentor attorneys, paralegals, and support staffPartner with leadership on litigation strategy and department growthBuild referral relationships and expand professional networksRequirements 10+ years of trial-heavy personal injury litigation experienceProven first chair counsel with successful verdictsSkilled at voir dire, opening statements, direct/cross of experts, and closing argumentsDemonstrated negotiation and mediation resultsExperience supervising other attorneys on trial teamsStrong command of evidence, expert testimony, and complex litigation issuesContributes to business developmentEducation Juris Doctor (JD) degreeCertifications Licensed to practice law in the state of GeorgiaSkills Leadership and mentorship abilitiesStrong strategic planning and case management skillsExcellent communication and negotiation skillsAbility to work collaboratively in a team environmentBenefits Hybrid work environmentLeadership that values autonomyDirect access to firm decision-makersMeaningful trial opportunitiesStrong support staffOpportunity to help build and lead a growing litigation departmentClear path toward expanded leadership responsibilities#J-18808-Ljbffr
