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OPPORTUNITY | Associate Attorney

The Atlanta office of Litchfield Cavo is seeking a highly-motivated Mid to Senior Level Associate Attorney with at least three years’ experience general liability defense litigation, intellectual property litigation, mass torts litigation, and products liability litigation. The ideal candidate will have strong research, writing and analytical skills.  Must be licensed to practice in Georgia.  Courtroom and trial experience, as well as additional state admissions, are a plus.  This is an exceptional opportunity to be part of a dynamic team of lawyers defending matters throughout the United States for various clients within a forward-thinking firm.

About the Firm

Litchfield Cavo LLP is a premier litigation defense law firm founded in 1998 on one principle—client service comes first. Our nearly 300 attorneys operate out of 25 offices, serving clients in more than 35 states nationwide. Collectively, we are a resource of experienced trial attorneys providing creative and responsive service.

Our Atlanta, GA is growing and actively seeking a Mid to Senior Level Litigation Attorney interested in growing his/her career among our team of staff and attorneys, who value and foster open and honest communication, and act with integrity and professionalism.

Litchfield Cavo offers a competitive compensation plan and an excellent benefits package in a dynamic work environment that provides substantial opportunities for professional development.

SKILLS and ABILITIES

The individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily:

· practice law in the state of Georgia;

· demonstrate strong legal research and analytical skills;

· excellent written and verbal communication skills;

· strong attention to detail with superb organization and prioritization skills;

· manage multiple case files successfully in a busy environment;

· ability to move from case to case efficiently; and

· knowledge of both state and federal court procedures.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include handling a substantial caseload of litigation. The following are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required to do this job successfully under the direction of a partner:

· draft, prepare and handle pleadings, motions, orders and legal memoranda;

· draft and respond to written discovery and dispositive motions;

· conduct legal research competently and with proficiency;

· prepare and take depositions of parties and experts;

· review client documents, draft case evaluations and status report correspondence; and

· assist with and participate in mediations and court appearances;

The firm provides an experienced support staff, current technology, ongoing training, and full-time IT and marketing departments.

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Litchfield Cavo LLP supports and encourages workforce diversity. We are an equal opportunity employer and provide equal opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class in accordance with all applicable laws.