Senior Litigation Attorney Principal

Lead Meaningful Litigation. Build Toward Trial Excellence. T. Madden & Associates is seeking a Senior Litigation Attorney – Principal to manage high-value personal injury matters and contribute to trial strategy within a structured litigation POD. This role is designed for an experienced litigator who independently handles cases, leads depositions and dispositive motions, and is building toward consistent first-chair trial leadership.

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

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.

• Manage complex personal injury matters from intake through resolution
• Lead depositions, expert examinations, mediations, and motion practice
• Serve as first-chair in smaller trials or second-chair in complex jury trials
• Collaborate on trial themes and litigation strategy
• Mentor associates and litigation support staff

Who We’re Looking For

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

• Active Georgia Bar license
• 7–10 years of personal injury litigation experience
• Minimum of five (5) jury trials with first-chair experience in smaller trials OR consistent second-chair experience in complex jury trials
• Leads depositions of key fact and expert witnesses
• Handles dispositive motions and evidentiary hearings with minimal input
• Begins to specialize in catastrophic injury, trucking, medical malpractice, or wrongful death
• Strategic thinker who can outline trial themes and case narratives
• Demonstrates confidence in mentoring associates and influencing team direction
• Expands involvement in professional associations (e.g., GTLA, AAJ)
• Demonstrated experience managing cases independently
• Strong motion practice and deposition experience

• Additional bar admissions
• Appellate experience

$165,000 - $190,000 + origination bonuses + performance incentives