Litigation Associate Attorney

Pay: $150,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Exceptional Work-Life Flexibility: Enjoy a primarily remote schedule with significant autonomy over your work.
• Meaningful, High-Impact Work: Handle sophisticated civil and commercial litigation matters where your research, writing, and legal judgment truly matter.
• Small Firm, Big Opportunities: Work closely with experienced attorneys in a collaborative environment where your contributions are valued.
• Diverse Legal Experience: Strengthen your litigation skills while gaining exposure to complex business disputes and appellate matters.
• Career Growth: Build your practice with opportunities for increased responsibility and an early performance-based compensation review.

Location: Atlanta, GA — Hybrid with Excellent Remote Flexibility. Enjoy frequent work-from-home opportunities, with approximately one day per week in our Atlanta office strongly preferred.

Note: Candidates must be admitted to the Georgia Bar and have 2+ years of civil or commercial litigation experience. Strong legal research and writing skills and a willingness to handle general litigation responsibilities are essential.

About Us

Confidential Employer. We are an established, highly regarded boutique law firm dedicated to delivering exceptional legal representation in complex business and civil matters. Our close-knit team values thoughtful advocacy, collaboration, professional independence, and high-quality work. We believe great attorneys thrive when given the trust and flexibility to do their best work.

Job Description

We are seeking a talented Litigation Associate Attorney who enjoys complex legal research, persuasive writing, and meaningful involvement in litigation strategy. In this role, you will:

• Conduct in-depth legal research and develop compelling legal arguments.
• Draft persuasive motions, pleadings, litigation briefs, and other court filings.
• Collaborate with experienced attorneys on civil and commercial litigation strategy.
• Prepare discovery requests, responses, and related litigation documents.
• Participate in occasional depositions and court hearings.
• Assist with state and federal appellate matters, including appellate briefing.
• Manage assignments independently while maintaining excellent client service and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Active Georgia Bar admission.
• 2+ years of civil or commercial litigation experience.
• Excellent legal research, analytical, and persuasive writing skills.
• Experience drafting substantive motions, briefs, and pleadings.
• Willingness to participate in discovery, depositions, and occasional court appearances.
• Strong communication skills, sound judgment, and a collaborative mindset.
• Appellate litigation experience is a plus, but not required.

Why You Will Love Working Here

We offer the opportunity to practice meaningful litigation without sacrificing the flexibility and independence you value. You'll enjoy direct collaboration with experienced attorneys, diverse assignments, and the chance to make a real impact in a supportive, professional environment.

JPC - 2580

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must-have: GA bar license, 2+ yrs of civil or commercial litigation

• Required Years as Associate: 2+
• Salary Bands (Only if attorney role):
• 2 to 4 years: $150K to $153K; 
• 5 to 7 years: $153K to $157K; 
• 8+ years: $157K to $160K. Recruiter-recommended bands based on supplied total compensation range.

Submission Email: Doug -

drk@hkw-law.com

Quick Recruiter Reference

Established 10-attorney Atlanta boutique law firm handling civil and commercial litigation. Hiring a Litigation Associate focused on legal research, writing, motions, discovery, and occasional depositions, hearings, and appeals. Hybrid with substantial remote flexibility; $150K to $160K total annual compensation.

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• Client job title: Litigation Associate Attorney
• Location: Atlanta, GA
• On-site, hybrid, remote: Hybrid (Primarily Remote, 1 day/week in office strongly preferred)
• Experience: 2+
• Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Litigation Associate Attorney, Commercial Litigation Attorney, Civil Litigation Attorney, Business Litigation Attorney, Litigation Counsel, Appellate Litigation, Brief Writing, Motion Practice

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