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Pernini Legal

Commercial/Consumer Financial Services Litigation Associate Attorney

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  • Full Time
  • $220,000 - $275,000/year
  • Atlanta, GA
May 12, 2025 Attorney Business Law

Job Description

COMMERCIAL/CONSUMER FINANCIAL SERVICES LITIGATION ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY Location: Atlanta, GA

 

A prestigious AmLaw 100 firm is seeking a motivated Associate Attorney to join its sophisticated Litigation Practice Group in Atlanta. This position offers a dynamic opportunity to work on a wide range of complex commercial and white-collar litigation matters within a supportive and collaborative national platform.

Candidate Profile:
  • JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record.

  • Active Bar Admission in Georgia AND Florida, in good standing.

  • 3–6 years of substantive experience in complex commercial, financial services, business, securities, and/or white-collar criminal litigation and investigations.

  • Litigation Practice: Demonstrated experience drafting pleadings, motions, and complex memoranda.
  • Background in representing clients in state and federal court, with experience handling high-stakes disputes involving regulatory, financial, or white-collar issues.

  • Familiarity with internal investigations and government enforcement actions is advantageous.

  • Soft Skills: Excellent writing, research, and interpersonal skills; attention to detail; and teamwork are essential.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Represent clients in a range of sophisticated commercial, financial, securities, and white-collar litigation matters.

  • Conduct legal research, draft dispositive motions, manage discovery, and prepare for trials and hearings.

  • Participate in internal investigations and defense of regulatory enforcement actions.

  • Work closely with experienced litigators and partners to deliver high-quality results to clients.

  • Engage directly with clients and help develop legal strategies tailored to their business objectives.

Why Join Us?

This is a standout opportunity to grow your litigation career within a leading national law firm that values precision, professionalism, and innovative legal thinking. You’ll be joining a deeply experienced team that handles some of the most challenging and high-profile disputes across a variety of industries. With strong mentorship, regular client contact, and access to cross-office collaboration, associates are empowered to develop their practice and assume increasing responsibility from the outset. The firm’s culture of support, excellence, and inclusion makes it an ideal environment for professional development and long-term success.

Compensation & Benefits:
  • Competitive Compensation: Includes an annual salary range of $220,000 – $275,000, commensurate with experience and market conditions, along with a profit-sharing bonus program.

  • Comprehensive Benefits Package: Includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; 401(k) retirement savings plan; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; health savings account; firm-subsidized emergency child and elder care; parental leave; an employee assistance program; and pre-tax transportation benefits. Additional perks include fertility benefits, 16 weeks of paid childcare leave, and professional development resources, among others.

Application Requirements:

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and law school transcript.

 

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Salary
  • $220,000 - $275,000/year


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