Insurance Defense Attorney (3–6 Years) – Trucking, Auto & Premises Liability
Location: Greater Atlanta, GA
Join a Growing Litigation Team
Our client, a well-established and highly respected defense firm in the Greater Atlanta area, is seeking an Insurance Defense Attorney with 3–6 years of litigation experience to join its expanding practice. This is an outstanding opportunity for an attorney looking to handle sophisticated, high-exposure litigation while working alongside experienced trial attorneys in a collaborative environment.
The ideal candidate will have experience defending trucking, automobile, and premises liability matters from inception through resolution and be ready to take ownership of an active caseload.
What You'll Do
- Manage a diverse caseload of insurance defense matters involving:
- Trucking and commercial transportation litigation
- Automobile liability
- Premises liability
- Handle cases through all phases of litigation, including:
- Written discovery
- Depositions
- Motion practice
- Court appearances
- Mediations
- Trial preparation
- Develop litigation strategy and evaluate case exposure.
- Work directly with insurance carriers, adjusters, and corporate clients.
- Draft pleadings, dispositive motions, and settlement agreements.
- Collaborate with partners while maintaining significant client contact and case responsibility.
Qualifications
- J.D. from an accredited law school.
- Active membership in the Georgia Bar.
- 3–6 years of insurance defense litigation experience.
- Experience handling trucking, commercial auto, automobile liability, and/or premises liability cases.
- Strong deposition, legal writing, and motion practice skills.
- Excellent communication and client relationship abilities.
- Ability to independently manage multiple files in a fast-paced litigation practice.
Preferred Experience
- Experience representing national insurance carriers or self-insured entities.
- Trial preparation experience; first-chair or second-chair trial experience is a plus.
- Familiarity with catastrophic injury or high-exposure claims is beneficial but not required.
Why This Opportunity?
- Hybrid work flexibility in the Greater Atlanta area.
- Competitive salary plus performance-based bonus opportunities.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).
- Clear partnership and career advancement track.
- Strong mentorship from accomplished litigators.
- Collegial, team-oriented culture with sophisticated and challenging litigation work.
Ready for Your Next Move?
If you're an insurance defense attorney with 3–6 years of experience looking to grow your litigation career in a firm that values professional development, client service, and trial excellence, we'd love to connect.
Apply today for a confidential conversation to learn more about this opportunity. Please email updated resume to zac.sousek@gogpac.com.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
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