Overview In this role you defend property owners, businesses, and insurers in premises and related general liability matters. You will manage a full litigation docket from intake to disposition, develop defenses, and handle discovery, motions, and negotiations. You will conduct investigations, take depositions, and represent clients at hearings, mediations, and trials, collaborating with claims teams to reduce exposure. Dual licensure in GA and TN enables you to handle cases across jurisdictions and drive favorable outcomes. This opportunity offers meaningful courtroom impact, process improvement, and risk management within a results driven firm culture.
Responsibilities- Manage a docket of premises liability and related general liability cases from intake through disposition, including trial and appeals as required
- Conduct investigations of incidents, analyze facts, consult experts, and formulate defense strategies to minimize client exposure
- Draft and file pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, and other court documents in a timely and professional manner
- Prepare for and take depositions, examine and cross-examine witnesses, and represent clients at hearings, mediations, and trials
- Negotiate settlements with plaintiffs, opposing counsel, and insurance carriers while balancing client objectives and cost considerations
- Coordinate with claims adjusters, in-house counsel, outside experts, and paralegals to ensure efficient case management and compliance with deadlines
- Perform legal research and prepare memoranda on substantive and procedural issues relevant to premises liability and general civil defense
- Manage case budgets, billing, and documentation in the firms case management system; ensure accurate and timely client communications
- Train and supervise junior attorneys and support staff as needed, and contribute to process improvements and risk management initiatives
Key requirements- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
- Bar admission in good standing in GA and TN
- 3+ years of litigation experience defending premises liability claims; general liability and civil defense preferred
- Proven trial experience or substantial courtroom exposure, including depositions and motions
- Strong written and oral advocacy, legal research, and complex pleadings and dispositive motions drafting
- Demonstrated skill in settlement negotiation, case evaluation, and risk management
- Ability to manage a heavy caseload, prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain meticulous file organization
- Proficiency with Westlaw/LEXIS, case management software, and standard office technology
- Professional demeanor, client-facing skills, sound judgment, and integrity
- Desired skills: General Liability, Civil Defense, Premises Liability
- strong written and oral advocacy
- client-facing skills
- sound judgment
- Westlaw/LEXIS
- case management software
- legal research tools
