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Litigation Associate (2-5 Years) – Atlanta Office
Stites & Harbison, PLLC , a full-service law firm, is seeking a highly motivated Litigation Associate with 2-5 years of experience to join our Atlanta, GA office. This role presents an excellent opportunity for a skilled litigator to enhance their expertise while working on a diverse range of commercial litigation and professional liability matters .
Key Responsibilities :
- Handle a broad spectrum of commercial litigation and professional liability cases.
- Manage all phases of litigation, including case evaluation, strategy development, discovery, and trial preparation .
- Draft sophisticated legal briefs, pleadings, motions, and discovery requests .
- Conduct and defend depositions, hearings, and courtroom proceedings .
- Collaborate with litigation teams and clients in the professional services industry .
- Provide strategic legal counsel, ensuring exceptional client service .
- Work with litigation support staff to prepare cases for trial, including coordinating witness interviews and depositions .
- Represent clients in court, including arguing motions and conducting direct and cross-examinations .
Qualifications :
This role offers an engaging and challenging environment, providing significant opportunities for professional growth and hands-on litigation experience .
To be considered, please apply by submitting a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and law school, and graduate transcripts to Tracey Moore (tmoore@stites.com)
Stites & Harbison, PLLC provides competitive starting salaries and benefits include a stipend to defray bar costs, an allowance for moving expenses, 401K, HR-10 retirement plan, flexible spending accounts for un-reimbursed medical expenses and dependent care, various medical and dental plans, group life insurance, long term disability, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), domestic partner benefits, bar association membership, and various CLE programs.
We encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law. Stites & Harbison is an equal opportunity employer.
Notice to Recruiters and Search Firms : Stites & Harbison, PLLC will only accept submissions if a signed, current fee agreement is in place.
