Associate Attorney (Atlanta)

About the Firm

Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith is a team driven, AV rated litigation firm that values professionalism, collaboration, and long term growth. Our attorneys are trusted with real responsibility, supported by experienced leadership, and given the opportunity to develop in a balanced, high expectation environment alongside colleagues who take pride in the quality of their work.

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With offices across the Gulf South and beyond, our firm represents regional, national, and international clients across a wide range of industries, handling both complex litigation and business related matters.

About the Role

We are seeking an associate attorney to join our growing Atlanta practice group. This is a hands on role within a sophisticated and active practice that includes a mix of civil litigation and business related work, with opportunities to handle both dispute driven and transactional matters depending on experience and interest.

The Atlanta group handles a busy and diverse docket that includes defense litigation, commercial disputes, construction and transportation matters, insurance related work, and representation of business and development clients.

Responsibilities

• Handle a diverse caseload including personal injury, wrongful death, commercial disputes, construction and property claims, insurance defense, and transportation litigation

• Represent regional and national clients, including insurers, transportation companies, real estate and development clients, and commercial businesses

• Participate in all phases of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, motion practice, depositions, hearings, mediation, and trial preparation

• Assist with contract review, business agreements, and other transactional or advisory work as it arises within the practice

• Work directly with partners and clients in a collaborative, team driven environment

• Take ownership of assignments and contribute to an active and growing practice group

Qualifications

• Experience in civil litigation, commercial litigation, insurance defense, construction, transportation, or related practice areas preferred

• Strong writing, analytical, and communication skills

• Ability to manage responsibilities in a fast paced practice

• Interest in developing a broad practice that may include both litigation and business or transactional work

Preferred Experience

• Deposition, hearing, xrczosw or motion practice experience

• Background in defense litigation, commercial litigation, or construction related matters

• Experience working with business clients, insurers, or transportation related clients

• Interest in both litigation and transactional work

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience, background, and overall fit

• Bonus opportunities and full benefits package

• Meaningful responsibility and direct mentorship

• Opportunity to work on complex matters within a well established and growing firm

Equal Opportunity Statement

Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace.

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