Counsel - Complex Liability - Catastrophic Loss

Overview

The Of Counsel attorney will handle general liability and insurance defense cases from initial pleadings through trial preparation, including discovery, depositions, motions, and mediations. Working closely with partners and clients, the attorney will craft effective defense strategies and deliver high level legal insight and research. This senior role requires deep litigation experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently while contributing to team strategy.

Full‑time

• Represent clients in general liability and insurance defense cases, including premises liability and construction accidents, in court, at arbitrations, and in depositions.
• Independently manage cases from start to finish: pleadings, discovery, depositions, motions, mediation, and trial preparation, including supervision of associates and staff members.
• Develop defense strategies with partners, clients, and experts.
• Conduct extensive legal research and drafting of substantial briefs, memos, pleadings, and appellate briefs.
• Expert witness retention and collaboration.
• Trial preparation and attendance.
• Manage deadlines and assignments with a high level of ownership and independence.
• Annual billable amount of 1,950 hours required.

• Communicating – Legal professionals provide the information required by others in a concise, direct, and unambiguous way.
• Conflict Management – Legal professionals address problems openly and objectively and bring substantial conflicts and disagreements into the open with the intention of resolving issues in an unemotional and constructive manner.
• Professionalism – Legal professionals set high standards and serve as role models for work performance, ethical conduct, and respect for others.
• Planning & Priority Setting – Legal professionals identify priorities and develop detailed action plans that include objectives, accountabilities, time frames, standards, review stages, and contingencies.

• 10+ years’ experience in general liability/insurance defense.
• J.D. from an ABA‑accredited law school.
• Admitted in GA (other states a plus).
• Experience participating in negotiations and mediations.
• Superior analytical, research, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.