Administrative Skills, Analysis Skills, Business Development, Communication Skills, Government, Healthcare, Legal, Legal Research, Legal Support Skills, Litigation, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Public Policy, Publications, Regulations, Sales Presentation, Time Management, Writing Skills
Job ID: 2066
Position: Associate (Lateral)
Location: Atlanta
Department: Government
Open Date: Friday, April 17, 2026
Job Function: Legal
Job Description:
Holland & Knight's Atlanta office seeks a junior to mid-level associate (2-5 years) to join its nationally recognized State & Local Policy & Regulation practice group. The successful candidate will be a self-starter providing strategic and practical legal advice on complex regulatory, legislative, and policy matters and will collaborate closely with attorneys and advisors across the firm's offices and practices areas, including the firm's Litigation Section. The associate will support administrative and policy-oriented litigation, including related trial court and appellate matters.
Key Responsibilities:
- Legal research, drafting, and briefing in regulatory, administrative, and related policy-oriented civil litigation.
- Research, analyze, and draft memoranda, briefs, motions, and other written advocacy addressing regulatory, legislative, and policy issues.
- Prepare clear, well-reasoned work product for clients, courts, and agencies.
- Support business development through client alerts, presentations, and publications.
- Develop and maintain relationships with policymakers, regulators, community leaders, and internal firm teams.
Additional Qualifications:
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to translate complex legal and regulatory concepts into practical guidance.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple matters and competing deadlines.
- Litigation experience is a plus, particularly in administrative, regulatory, or complex civil matters, including experience supporting litigation teams.
- Familiarity with administrative law, public policy, or regulatory frameworks preferred.
- Experience with energy, health care, or other regulated industries is a plus.
Job Requirements: