Job Description
Job Description
Attorney – Atlanta
If you are looking for the challenge of varied and complex litigation working alongside top litigators, Hawkins Parnell & Young LLP is the place for you in Atlanta. At Hawkins Parnell, you will be immersed in all stages of cases from pre-suit claim investigation, motions, depositions, mediation, arbitration or trial and appeal as part of a team of seasoned attorneys handling primarily defending professional liability, as well as premises, coverage, and employment matters. A wide range of subject areas in the professional liability space provides broad experience for a talented attorney who wishes to join a success-driven, vibrant team.
What You Will Be Doing
- Being involved in claims and cases from start to finish
- Thinking analytically
- Conducting client meetings
- Investigating facts and analyzing circumstances of claims / lawsuits to recommend defense strategies to clients
- Researching and crafting persuasive briefs
- Planning and implementing all discovery
- Interviewing witnesses
- Conducting depositions
- Presenting motions at oral hearings
- Conducting settlement conferences and mediations
- Briefing appeals
- Opportunities for client marketing activities and conferences
What You Bring
Active Georgia license in good standingIntellectual curiosity and agilityCritical thinking and excellent research skillsStrong persuasive writing, analytical and oral and written communications skillsSuperior attention to detail and deadlinesAbility to thrive in a high-paced environmentExceptional organizational and multi-tasking abilityDrive to obtain the best outcome for clientsSelf-motivation and initiativeEnthusiasm for litigation3-5 years’ experience in defense litigation; solid insurance defense experience; professional liability and / or coverage litigation experience a plusWhat Hawkins Parnell Offers
A place on an energetic, fun, experienced team with a well-known and respected reputation in professional liability defenseCompetitive compensation including potential quarterly bonuses, year-end bonuses and referral incentivesExposure to highly varied types of mattersSignificant client interface opportunitiesMentorship by experienced partnersCamaraderie through work and social activities with local and national attorneys of the firmAllowance for CLE travel and bar expenses paid by the firmMarketing allowance401K planHealth & welfare benefits including medical, dental, visionHSA and FSA plansCompany provided life insurance up to $150k with additional guaranteed issue life insurance availableCompany paid long-term disability coverage and available short-term disability coverageParental leaveEmployee Assistance ProgramWhy Hawkins Parnell & Young?
Hawkins Parnell is a national defense litigation firm that has represented many of the largest and most well-known companies in high-risk litigation and business disputes, including half of the Fortune 500. The 250-strong litigation team works with clients to develop winning defense strategies and, if necessary, try cases to verdict in all 50 states.
Over the last half-century, our success has relied on one distinction : OUR PEOPLE. We rely on the uniqueness of each team member to create a culture that drives innovation and exceptional results for our diverse client roster. Through actively embracing different backgrounds and perspectives, we foster an environment that is vibrant, challenging, and rewarding.
Hawkins Parnell & Young is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer