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Senior Litigation Attorney

T Madden & Associates Pc
Jonesboro, GA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/24/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/24/2025
Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Bonus based on performance
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Training & development
  • Vision insurance

T. Madden & Associates, P.C. is in search of a highly talented Senior Litigation Attorney to join our expanding personal injury practice in Decatur, GA. This role presents an exceptional opportunity for a motivated attorney who excels in a collaborative POD framework, driving earnings through performance-based bonuses without the traditional HR, overhead costs, or facility management responsibilities.


The Ideal Candidate

We seek an attorney with a solid background in plaintiff personal injury litigation, including:

Trial Expertise – Extensive experience leading trials as first or second chair

Trial Preparation & Motion Practice – Proficient in preparing cases for trial and handling intricate motions

Leadership & Guidance – Capable of overseeing and nurturing paralegals, case managers, and staff

Decision-Making & Forward-Thinking – Independent thought leader to propel the litigation team forward

This position offers significant earning potential beyond a competitive base salary, with high performance leading to substantial bonuses. For the right candidate, the opportunity for partnership, including equity partnership, is within reach.

Qualifications

To be eligible for this role, you must have litigated at least 5 personal injury jury trials. Our firm is dedicated to continuous innovation and ensuring all team members find fulfillment in their client-focused work. Our technology and approach match those of larger firms while preserving the flexibility and camaraderie of a smaller practice. Candidates will undergo a background and reference check.

Benefits

Health, Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability Insurance, 401(k) plan, numerous bonus opportunities, partnership track available, flexibility to work at either the Decatur or Jonesboro office

Compensation

In addition to a generous base salary, the total compensation package, including origination bonus and performance-based incentives, can exceed $500,000 depending on your efforts, client origination, and incentive pay. Regular compensation reviews ensure competitiveness with the market, with bonuses awarded based on client origination and departmental productivity.

Responsibilities
  • Represent Personal Injury clients in every phase of the litigation process: filing lawsuits, discovery, depositions, motions, negotiation, mediation, arbitration, hearings, jury trials, bench trials, and post-trial motions
  • Oversee the handling of the cases from sign-up to an optimum resolution, whether by trial or settlement
  • Work the time necessary to handle a heavy caseload
  • Mentor litigation paralegals and case managers while maintaining a full caseload
  • You may earn bonuses in multiple ways, so it is expected that your work will reflect a desire to earn more
  • Supervise litigation paralegals in the POD
  • Collaborate closely with and provide direction for employees based overseas
  • Track the hours spent on each project
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree with a law degree from an accredited law school, such as a JD, LLM, or JSD
  • Membership in The State Bar of Georgia is required, additional bar memberships would be advantageous
  • A minimum of five(5) 1st or 2nd chair jury trials in personal injury should have been handled, along with experience in bench trials, appellate work, motions, mediation, and arbitration
  • Strong written and oral communication skills – a writing sample is required, and experience with appellate briefs or similar documents is preferred
  • Proficiency in research, drafting, and negotiating is a must
  • The candidate should demonstrate the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
  • Comfortable working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines is necessary
  • A strong fighting spirit and dedication to advocating for optimal results in litigation are crucial

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