Defense Litigation Associate

Attorney Atlanta

If you are looking for the challenge of varied and complex litigation working alongside top litigators, Hawkins Parnell & Young LLP is the place for you in Atlanta. At Hawkins Parnell, you will be immersed in all stages of cases from pre-suit claim investigation, motions, depositions, mediation, arbitration or trial and appeal as part of a team of seasoned attorneys handling primarily defending professional liability, as well as premises, coverage, and employment matters. A wide range of subject areas in the professional liability space provides broad experience for a talented attorney who wishes to join a success-driven, vibrant team.

What You Will Be Doing

• Being involved in claims and cases from start to finish
• Thinking analytically
• Conducting client meetings
• Investigating facts and analyzing circumstances of claims/lawsuits to recommend defense strategies to clients
• Researching and crafting persuasive briefs
• Planning and implementing all discovery
• Interviewing witnesses
• Conducting depositions
• Presenting motions at oral hearings
• Conducting settlement conferences and mediations
• Briefing appeals
• Opportunities for client marketing activities and conferences

What You Bring

• Active Georgia license in good standing
• Intellectual curiosity and agility
• Critical thinking and excellent research skills
• Strong persuasive writing, analytical and oral and written communications skills
• Superior attention to detail and deadlines
• Ability to thrive in a high-paced environment
• Exceptional organizational and multi-tasking ability
• Drive to obtain the best outcome for clients
• Self-motivation and initiative
• Enthusiasm for litigation
• 3-5 years' experience in defense litigation; solid insurance defense experience; professional liability and/or coverage litigation experience a plus

What HPY Offers

• A place on an energetic, fun, experienced team with a well-known and respected reputation in professional liability defense
• Competitive compensation including potential quarterly bonuses, year-end bonuses and referral incentives
• Exposure to highly varied types of matters
• Significant client interface opportunities
• Mentorship by experienced partners
• Camaraderie through work and social activities with local and national attorneys of the firm
• Allowance for CLE travel and bar expenses paid by the firm
• Marketing allowance
• 401K plan
• Health & welfare benefits including medical, dental, vision
• HSA and FSA plans
• Company provided life insurance up to $150k with additional guaranteed issue life insurance available
• Company paid long-term disability coverage and available short-term disability coverage
• Parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program

Why Hawkins Parnell & Young?

Hawkins Parnell is a national defense litigation firm that has represented many of the largest and most well-known companies in high-risk litigation and business disputes, including half of the Fortune 500. The 250-strong litigation team works with clients to develop winning defense strategies and, if necessary, try cases to verdict in all 50 states.

Over the last half-century, our success has relied on one distinction: OUR PEOPLE. We rely on the uniqueness of each team member to create a culture that drives innovation and exceptional results for our diverse client roster. Through actively embracing different backgrounds and perspectives, we foster an environment that is vibrant, challenging, and rewarding.

Hawkins Parnell & Young is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer