Job description

At Copeland, Stair, Valz & Lovell (“CSVL”), our culture drives our performance. We go the extra mile for our clients and treat our colleagues with respect. We are fearless, fun-loving, hard-working, collegial, and creative. That culture drives excellent results, superior client satisfaction and team success. If you want to help us continue to foster our culture and expand your opportunities, keep reading.

The Opportunity:

As a civil litigation defense attorney at CSVL, you’ll be a part of a team representing professionals and other defendants or respondents involved in professional liability cases and similar disputes in litigation and arbitration. You will be handling cases from beginning to end, including the preparation of pleadings and motions and participation in all aspects of discovery, dispute resolution/mediation and trial. Additionally, you’ll work closely with CSVL team members to ensure all appropriate defenses are leveraged to reach positive outcomes. 

Essential Job Requirements:

Minimum 2 years as a practicing attorney

• Ability to work autonomously as well as with a team in a fast-paced environment.
• 2-4 years civil litigation experience and preferably medical malpractice experience.
• Experience with insurance defense matters and meeting billing guidelines.
• Admission and good standing with the State Bar of Georgia and the Federal courts of Georgia (minimum Northern District).
• Strong organizational skills with the ability and desire to manage multiple priorities and caseload.
• Experience handling all aspects of litigation leading to trial, including preparing pleadings, discovery and mediations. Trial experience not required but should be highlighted if applicable.

Required Education & Professional Licensure

• Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited law school
• Active license to practice law in Georgia

Preferred Skills

• 2 years’ experience in professional liability or similar litigation experience
• Able to work independently and with a team with strong attention to detail along with the ability to take a defense litigation file from the Answer to trial.
• Strong listening, verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to identify risk with strong understanding of all applicable ethical duties.
• Ability to work effectively with clients and the desire to represent them in working towards a satisfactory outcome.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented and self-motivated.

What We Provide:

CSVL offers a competitive compensation package including pay, health benefits, and paid leave.

About Us:

Copeland, Stair, Valz & Lovell LLP (CSVL) is a civil litigation defense law firm specializing in commercial, construction, healthcare, general liability, professional liability, trucking & transportation, workers' compensation and more. We are committed to attracting and retaining attorneys and staff whose intelligence, achievement, character, and judgment will inspire both colleagues and clients to have confidence in their advice and representation. CSVL currently has offices in Atlanta, Georgia, Charleston, South Carolina, and Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Due to the expected high volume of applicants, we request no phone calls and no solicitation.

Job Type: Full-time

CSVL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Due to the expected high volume of applicants, we request no phone calls, and may not be able to send a personal response to each applicant.