Associate Litigation Attorney at Orion Placement in Valdosta, Georgia, United States

Job description

• Pay: $90,000.00 - $144,000.00 per year
• Why This Is a Great Opportunity
• Join a highly respected litigation firm with a long-standing reputation for strong advocacy, excellent client service, and meaningful courtroom work.
• Work on a wide range of civil litigation and insurance defense matters, including personal injury, premises liability, automobile liability, and related claims.
• Take ownership of cases while still receiving support, mentorship, and collaboration from experienced partners.
• Build real litigation skills through hearings, depositions, mediations, discovery, motion practice, and settlement negotiations.
• Enjoy competitive compensation, performance-based bonus potential, strong benefits, and a profit-sharing retirement plan.
• Grow your career in a close-knit legal community with a strong quality-of-life advantage and convenient access to regional destinations.
• Location: This is an on-site position based in Valdosta, Georgia, offering the opportunity to build a strong litigation practice in a respected regional market with a great quality of life.
• Note: Candidates must have 3+ years of litigation experience. Insurance defense experience is strongly preferred. Active Georgia Bar membership is required, or the ability to obtain Georgia admission promptly.
• You will handle meaningful litigation work with real responsibility and client contact.
• You will be part of a collaborative, professional team that values quality work and long-term growth.
• You will have the opportunity to strengthen your litigation skills while learning from experienced attorneys.
• You will receive competitive compensation, bonus potential, paid time off, medical coverage, supplemental insurance options, and retirement benefits.
• You will enjoy a strong quality of life in a community-oriented market with access to beaches, mountains, Tallahassee, Atlanta, Savannah, and Orlando.
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Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of pre-litigation and litigation from case evaluation through resolution.
• Represent clients in civil litigation and insurance defense matters, including personal injury, premises liability, and automobile liability claims.
• Draft and review pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence, and case strategy materials.
• Conduct legal research and provide clear, practical analysis to clients and insurers.
• Handle hearings, depositions, mediations, settlement negotiations, and other key litigation events.
• Maintain regular communication with clients and provide updates, recommendations, and strategic guidance.
• Work closely with partners and team members to move cases forward efficiently and effectively.
• Track time, expenses, deadlines, and other administrative responsibilities related to litigation practice.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Active Georgia Bar membership, or ability to obtain Georgia admission promptly.
• 3+ years of litigation experience.
• Insurance defense, personal injury defense, premises liability, or automobile liability experience preferred.
• Strong legal research, writing, oral advocacy, and case management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters, meet deadlines, and communicate professionally with clients, insurers, courts, and colleagues.
• Team-oriented, dependable, and motivated to grow within a respected litigation practice.

Skills

Required

• Team-oriented
• Dependable
• Motivated
• Professional communication
• Legal research
• Legal writing
• Oral advocacy
• Case management

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance