Senior Litigation Attorney Lead Counsel

Lead Meaningful Litigation. Build Toward Trial Excellence.

T. Madden & Associates is seeking a Senior Litigation Attorney – Lead Counsel with a proven record of first-chair jury trial leadership and high-value case execution. This opportunity is reserved for attorneys who consistently lead complex litigation strategies and deliver measurable trial results.

$225,000 - $260,000 + origination bonuses + performance incentives

Because this is a firm where people and purpose come first.

We represent real people, not case numbers. Clients trust us during some of the most difficult moments of their lives, and we honor that trust with compassion, integrity, and relentless advocacy.

Your voice matters here. You’ll help shape case outcomes while mentoring and developing the next generation of legal professionals through collaboration, shared values, and purpose-driven leadership.

We are deeply invested in your long‑term success and offer:

• Ongoing professional development and CLE support
• Regular compensation and performance reviews
• A clear pathway to leadership and partnership
• Opportunities to influence firm‑wide litigation strategy

• We believe sustainable excellence is built on balance. Our benefits include:
• A hybrid work model with 1–2 remote days per week
• Flexibility to work from our Decatur or Jonesboro office
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and EAP benefits
• Employer‑paid life insurance and short‑term disability coverage
• A 401(k) with employer matching
• A collaborative, people‑first culture grounded in transparency, integrity, and meaningful community impact

You won’t carry the burden of overhead, HR responsibilities, or administrative management. You’ll be supported by:

• A dedicated litigation POD
• Experienced paralegals, case managers, and international support professionals
• Modern case‑management systems and advanced litigation technology
• Investigative, discovery, and trial‑preparation resources
• Our structure allows you to focus on what matters most: winning cases and leading your team

We believe in growing leaders from within. Attorneys who align with our mission and demonstrate long‑term commitment may be considered for partnership, including equity participation.

• Drive litigation strategy on complex, high‑value personal injury matters from intake through verdict or resolution, serving as primary architect of case themes and execution
• Serve as first‑chair trial counsel in jury and bench trials, leading voir dire, openings, direct and cross examinations, and closing arguments
• Oversee and elevate trial preparation across case teams, including motion strategy, expert development, discovery planning, and settlement positioning
• Supervise and develop attorneys within your POD, providing coaching on courtroom presence, strategy, and case management
• Partner with firm leadership to strengthen litigation systems, trial readiness, and overall docket quality
• Shape firm‑wide litigation standards, ensuring consistency, excellence, and accountability in case outcomes
• Contribute to business development efforts, including referral partner relationships and professional visibility within the Georgia PI community

A purpose‑driven trial attorney with a demonstrated commitment to justice, client advocacy, and excellence in litigation.

• Active Georgia Bar license
• 12+ years of trial‑heavy personal injury litigation
• Minimum of five (5) jury trials resolved by verdict wherein you served as first chair
• Consistent track record of multi‑million‑dollar verdicts/settlements
• Broad leadership experience in managing a team of attorneys and paralegals across multiple cases
• Skilled at jury selection strategy, trial tech, and managing expert networks
• Recognized as the subject‑matter authority in litigation strategy (speaking, publishing, teaching).
• Strong contribution to business development: cultivating referral sources, bar relationships, and firm…