What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Attorney (Professional Liability) position at Fields Howell LLP?
Position: Associate Attorney (Professional Liability Team)
Location: 665 8th Street NW, Atlanta GA 30318
Job Type: Full-time, on-site in office, benefit eligible
About Fields Howell LLP
Established in 2004, Fields Howell is a premier boutique law firm focused on insurance coverage and defense litigation. With offices in Atlanta, Miami, greater Philadelphia, and Nashville, our attorneys represent insurers and their insureds in complex matters across all 50 states and Latin America. The firm has earned Band 1 recognition from Chambers USA in Georgia and is known for delivering practical, client-focused legal solutions backed by deep industry expertise.
About the Opportunity
Fields Howell is seeking a talented associate attorney to join its Professional Liability Team in Atlanta. Our Professional Liability Team serves as coverage and monitoring counsel to domestic and international insurers who write policies for professionals including: lawyers, architects and engineers, insurance agents and brokers, accountants, long-term care facilities, and more.
In this position, the Associate Attorney will monitor claims and circumstances against assureds and advise insurer clients as to potential exposure and outcomes. The Associate Attorney will be expected to communicate with assureds, brokers, and insurers regarding claims and circumstances, and report back to clients on critical developments in matters that we are monitoring.
This is not a litigation position, although occasional litigation may be necessary.
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
- Must be admitted (or gain admittance) to practice in the state or Georgia
- 3-5 years of experience as an attorney in a private law firm or clerkship
- Experience working in insurance monitoring, coverage, or defense, specifically regarding professional liability insurance
- Excellent legal research and writing skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Exceptional interpersonal skills
Responsibilities
- Monitor professional liability claims, lawsuits, and circumstances for domestic and international insurer clients
- Analyze policies and advise on coverage, exposure, and risk
- Prepare coverage analyses, reports, and client memoranda
- Evaluate pleadings, expert materials, and case developments to assess liability and damages
- Communicate with insurers, brokers, and insureds on claim status and strategy
- Identify key legal and factual issues and provide recommendations throughout the claim lifecycle
- Track developments, reporting obligations, and reserve considerations
- Coordinate with defense counsel on strategy, budgets, and case progress, as needed
- Assist with coverage litigation, including declaratory judgment actions
- Stay current on professional liability and insurance coverage law
- Annual billable hour expectation of 1,900 hours, supported by consistent monitoring and coverage workflow
Why Join Fields Howell
- Work on complex insurance coverage matters with national scope
- Collaborative, mentorship-driven environment
- Opportunity for early responsibility and direct client interaction
- Boutique firm culture with sophisticated national practice
Benefits
- 401(k) employer safe harbor contribution
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Professional development assistance
- Parental Leave
- Annual bonus opportunities
- Quarterly bonus opportunities