Our client, an established Georgia litigation law firm, is seeking an experienced Insurance Defense Attorney to handle sophisticated insurance defense and complex civil litigation matters in state and federal courts throughout Georgia. The practice encompasses catastrophic injury, wrongful death, transportation, construction defects, premises liability, subrogation, and insurance coverage disputes. This opportunity offers significant case ownership, direct client interaction, courtroom advocacy, and trial experience in a collaborative litigation environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Independently manage insurance defense litigation matters from intake through resolution; review claim files, interview insured clients, evaluate liability and exposure, and prepare responsive pleadings, discovery requests and responses, and case evaluations within applicable deadlines
• Handle all phases of discovery, depositions, and motion practice; analyze medical, employment, and other non-party records; draft and argue motions to dismiss, summary judgment motions, and other pretrial motions; develop litigation strategies in collaboration with attorneys and support staff
• Communicate directly with insureds and insurance claims representatives; provide case updates and recommendations; participate in settlement negotiations and mediations; prepare witnesses, exhibits, and trial strategies; represent clients in hearings, arbitrations, and trials
• Maintain a 2,000-hour annual billable requirement; accurately track time, maintain updated task lists in the firm's practice management system, and ensure organized case management and seamless matter transitions

REQUIREMENTS:

• Prior insurance defense or litigation experience required, preferably involving catastrophic injury, wrongful death, transportation, construction defects, premises liability, subrogation, or insurance coverage
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage a litigation caseload; handle depositions, motions, court appearances, and fast-moving deadlines; willingness to take ownership of cases and develop trial experience
• Excellent legal research, analytical, writing, negotiation, and oral advocacy skills; proficiency with Westlaw and strong organizational and client communication abilities
• Proactive, resourceful, and self-sufficient; strong judgment, initiative, integrity, accountability, and commitment to a collaborative, values-driven firm culture
• JD from a nationally recognized and accredited law school with excellent academic credentials
• Active Georgia Bar membership required

TO APPLY: Please submit in PDF format a resume and JD transcript. Additionally, while not required, it is preferred to also submit a cover letter and a strong writing sample (dispositive motion or brief, 10–15 pages, demonstrating strong legal analysis and persuasive writing).