Associate Attorney - Defense Litigation

Job Description

Job Description

Location :  Atlanta, GA

The Role

Hawkins Parnell & Young LLP is seeking two Georgia-licensed litigation attorneys (3–8 years’ experience) for its Atlanta office. These roles offer the opportunity to handle diverse, high-exposure matters—including professional liability and human trafficking defense—alongside some of the region’s top defense litigators. Successful candidates will manage active caseloads, contribute to litigation strategy, and gain early, meaningful client contact within a supportive and fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigated files from pre-suit through resolution.
• Conduct research and draft pleadings, motions, and mediation briefs.
• Take and defend depositions of parties, experts, and corporate representatives.
• Prepare and argue motions; appear at hearings, mediations, and arbitrations.
• Analyze discovery, summarize records, and recommend defense strategies.
• Participate in client meetings and provide proactive communication.
• Collaborate with partners and colleagues on complex litigation strategy.

Qualifications

Practice Areas

Professional Liability | Human Trafficking Defense | General Liability | Commercial Coverage | Premises Liability | Product Liability | Employment Defense | Insurance Defense

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salary commensurate with experience, plus quarterly and annual performance bonuses. Comprehensive benefits include health, dental, and vision coverage; paid parental leave; FSA / HSA plans; life and disability insurance; 401(k) with 3% safe-harbor contribution; and discretionary profit-sharing. CLE reimbursement and marketing budgets are provided to support continued professional development.

Why Hawkins Parnell & Young

Hawkins Parnell & Young is an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unsolicited resume submissions from search firms; firms submitting without prior agreement will not be eligible for compensation.

Company Description

Hawkins Parnell & Young 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. The 250-strong litigation team works with clients to develop winning defense strategies and, if necessary, try cases to verdict in all 50 states.

Company Description

Hawkins Parnell & Young 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. The 250-strong litigation team works with clients to develop winning defense strategies and, if necessary, try cases to verdict in all 50 states.