Experienced Litigation Attorney - Personal Injury

Description

T. Madden & Associates, P.C. is currently seeking an experienced Senior trial Attorney for our growing personal injury firm.

Imagine working with a law firm and driving your bonuses while enjoying the benefits of not having to worry about HR, expenses, and facilities.

The successful attorney will have a resume of trial experience, preparation for trial, motions practice, and supervision experience of less experienced attorneys (and staff).

Upside earning potential over your base salary. The ideal candidate will be able to independently make decisions and develop the litigation team while earning a considerable amount of compensation.

However, the attractive salary is only a portion of the benefits. You will enjoy working at a law firm that not only presents strong advocates in the courtroom but also strong advocates for our community.

We are the law firm that shows an injured client does not have to seek help in Buckhead but can find strong, smart, and talented lawyers in their neighborhood.

The limitations are only set by your ability to settle / try cases and / or bring in clients. You will head a team of eager and capable attorneys and paralegal staff.

We take pride in representing injured plaintiffs and recovering millions of dollars on their motor vehicle, trucking, motorcycle, false imprisonment, premises liability, and medical malpractice cases.

You will be able to utilize your prior trial experience and negotiation skills to drive your bonuses higher; which is added to an ample base salary.

There will be an opportunity to make equity partners should the winning candidate prove their mantle at T. Madden & Associates, P.

C. We have multiple offices, with the newest one being in downtown Decatur. We strive to make it convenient to work hard.

You must have litigated at least 5 jury trials to be considered for this position. This firm continues to innovate and find numerous ways to engage all employees to enjoy the work they perform on behalf of the clients.

Our technology and methodology are akin to a much larger firm while allowing the flexibility of a smaller firm. This position requires you to give permission and be subject to a background check.

Compensation :

Generous Base Salary and much more available in total compensation, origination bonus, and performance-based bonus compensation.

Total compensation maybe $500,000 or even greater in consideration of your efforts and incentive pay. Your compensation will be re-visited on a regular basis to ensure competitiveness with the market.

There are also bonuses given based on the amount you have brought to the firm. Further incentives are based on the production of the department.

Responsibilities

• Represent PI clients in every phase of the litigation process : filing lawsuits, discovery, depositions, motions, negotiation, mediation, arbitration, hearings, jury trials, bench trials, and post-trial motions
• Oversee the handling of the cases from sign-up to an optimum resolution whether by trial or settlement
• Work the time necessary to handle a heavy caseload
• Mentor less experienced attorneys and litigation paralegals while maintaining a full caseload
• You may earn bonuses in multiple ways, so it is expected that your work will reflect a desire to earn more
• Supervise litigation paralegals

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with a law degree from an accredited law school in Decatur, GA, such as a JD, LLM, or JSD
• Member of The State Bar of Georgia, additional bar memberships are a plus
• Have handled at least 5 1st or 2nd chair jury trials in personal injury, along with experience in bench trials, appellate work, motions, mediation, and arbitration
• Strong written and oral communication skills - a writing sample is required, and experience with appellate briefs or similar documents is preferred
• Proficient in research, drafting, and negotiation
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Comfortable working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines
• Demonstrates a strong fighting spirit and is dedicated to advocating for optimal results in litigation
• Willing and capable of managing a growing law firm
30+ days ago