Senior Attorney

T. Madden & Associates P.C

Decatur, GA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$165,000–$190,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Attorney, Communication Skills, Customer Support/Service, Fast Food, Federal Laws and Regulations, Interpersonal Skills, Legal, Legal Support Skills, Litigation, Mentoring, Personal Injury, Presentation/Verbal Skills, State Laws and Regulations, Team Player, Time Management, Trucking, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Decatur, GA
POSTED
1 day ago
Senior Litigation Attorney

Our growing firm is seeking a well-qualified senior attorney who can handle a heavy caseload, work independently, and zealously represent clients both in and out of court. To be considered, you should have solid trial experience and be willing to mentor our newer associates. Your excellent communication and writing skills will come in handy as you thoughtfully position clients toward favorable outcomes. Reach out to us today if this opportunity sounds ideal for you.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Litigation Attorney, you will:

  • 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
  • Maintain knowledge of local, state, and federal statutes and applicable laws
  • Strategize, prepare for, and attend trial proceedings, mediation, and arbitration
  • Argue motions in court on behalf of clients during legal proceedings
  • Draft legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, notices, and discovery requests and responses
  • Counsel associates to resolve or prevent conflicts
Qualifications

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

Required Qualifications

  • 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

Preferred Qualifications

  • Additional bar admissions
  • Appellate experience
  • Demonstrated involvement in community, policy, or legal service initiatives
  • Applicants must have trial, mediation, and arbitration representation experience
  • Exceptional time management and interpersonal skills are desired, as are exceptional writing and verbal communication skills
  • Member of state and local bar associations in good standing
  • Five years of experience as a senior associate in the legal industry
  • Work independently while handling a heavy caseload

Compensation $165,000 - $190,000 + origination bonuses + performance incentives About T. Madden & Associates, P.C.

T. Madden & Associates P.C. ("TMAPC" or the "Firm") is a personal injury law firm based in Atlanta, Decatur, and Jonesboro, Georgia. TMAPC specializes in personal injury cases, including motor vehicle and trucking accidents, catastrophic injury, and wrongful death. We are a diverse and dedicated team committed to providing exceptional legal services to clients while fostering a positive and collaborative work environment for our team.

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