What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commercial Litigation Associate (AmLaw 100) position at OpusLex Partners?
Join a Globally Recognized Leader in Commercial Litigation
A premier AmLaw 100 international law firm with a market-leading insurance practice is seeking a talented litigation attorney to join its Atlanta office.
This firm is widely recognized as one of the top insurance practices in the world, representing major insurers in complex, high-exposure matters across the United States and internationally. The team handles sophisticated disputes involving wide variety of litigation matters. This nationally recognized firm is seeking to add a litigation associate (3–5 years) to join its Atlanta office. This role offers hands-on experience across a broad range of matters, including premises liability, trucking and transportation, products liability, contract disputes, and property damage. The position is highly litigation-focused and provides the opportunity to take ownership of cases while working within a collaborative, high-performing team.
What You Will Do:
- Handle a diverse caseload spanning premises liability, transportation, products liability, contract disputes, and property damage matters
- Manage cases from initial investigation through discovery, motion practice, and resolution
- Take and defend depositions, attend hearings, and appear in court
- Draft pleadings, motions, and other key litigation documents
What We Are Looking For:
- 3–5 years of litigation experience across a variety of practice areas
- Strong competency in all phases of litigation, including discovery, pleadings, and motion practice
- Ability to independently manage cases while collaborating effectively with a team
- Detail-oriented, proactive, and highly organized
- Excellent academic credentials and strong research and writing skills
- Active membership in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia required
Why This Opportunity?
You’ll join a nationally recognized, collaborative team that values individual contribution and respect for staff. Attorneys in this group are deeply involved in all aspects of litigation and are given meaningful responsibility on high-stakes matters from day one.
Compensation:
The expected compensation range for this position is $175,000 – $195,000 depending on experience.
Please send your most recent resume and a copy of your transcript with submissions.
About Us:
We are a woman-owned, full-service legal recruiting and staffing firm headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We place attorneys and legal professionals in direct hire, contract-to-hire, and project roles with law firms and corporate legal departments nationwide.
Our mission is to help legal professionals do their best work, whether you're hiring or making a move. With a focus on quality over quantity, we deliver a thoughtful, people-first approach to recruiting.
Salary : $175,000 - $195,000