What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal Trial Attorney – Personal Injury position at T. Madden & Associates, P.C.?
Do you have a successful track record representing clients and are interested in mentoring the next generation of legal professionals? Our firm is seeking an experienced senior attorney who is adept at handling a large caseload and familiar with all aspects of the trial process, particularly drafting pleadings, motions, notices, and working toward a resolution. Your years of experience will also help coach our newer associates toward a similar route to success. If this sounds like a perfect position for you, please send us your resume today.
Compensation:$165,000 - $190,000 origination bonuses performance incentives
Responsibilities:What You’ll Do
As a Senior Litigation Attorney, you will:
- Manage complex personal injury matters from intake through resolution
- Lead depositions, expert examinations, mediations, and motion practice
- Serve as first-chair in smaller trials or second-chair in complex jury trials
- Collaborate on trial themes and litigation strategy
- Mentor associates and litigation support staff
Who We’re Looking For
A purpose-driven trial attorney with a demonstrated commitment to justice, client advocacy, and excellence in litigation.
Required Qualifications
- Active Georgia Bar license
- 7–10 years of personal injury litigation experience
- Minimum of five (5) jury trials with first-chair experience in smaller trials OR consistent second-chair experience in complex jury trials
- Leads depositions of key fact and expert witnesses
- Handles dispositive motions and evidentiary hearings with minimal input
- Begins to specialize in catastrophic injury, trucking, medical malpractice, or wrongful death
- Strategic thinker who can outline trial themes and case narratives
- Demonstrates confidence in mentoring associates and influencing team direction.
- Expands involvement in professional associations (e.g., GTLA, AAJ).
- Demonstrated experience managing cases independently
- Strong motion practice and deposition experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Additional bar admissions
- Appellate experience
- Demonstrated involvement in community, policy, or legal service initiatives
T. Madden & Associates P.C. (“TMAPC” or the “Firm”) is a personal injury law firm based in Atlanta, Decatur, and Jonesboro, Georgia. TMAPC specializes in personal injury cases, including motor vehicle and trucking accidents, catastrophic injury, and wrongful death. We are a diverse and dedicated team committed to providing exceptional legal services to clients while fostering a positive and collaborative work environment for our team.