Litigation Attorney

Purpose
The Litigation Attorney is responsible for handling creditor’s rights, real estate, and title curative litigated matters for the Firm. This person will utilize legal knowledge and experience as necessary to facilitate the litigation process on behalf of our clients.

Specific Duties, Activities and Responsibilities

Must attend mediations, trials, and hearings, and other duties as assigned
Must be willing and able to travel on an as needed basis
Must be able to work well with all members of the group
Must be willing and able to write articles and make presentations to clients, trade associations, and ICLE
Must be willing and able to participate in marketing initiatives
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and cases
Assist with other duties and special projects as needed

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree with a Juris Doctorate from an ABA accredited law school
Minimum of two – four years of litigation/courtroom experience (creditor’s rights/foreclosure experience a plus)
Member in good standing of the state Bar of Georgia
Must be proficient in performing legal research and writing
Must be proficient in taking & defending depositions
Must be proficient in drafting pleadings, briefs, affidavits, discovery, proposed orders, as well as correspondence, memoranda, and opinion letters
Proficiency with Westlaw
Must be well-versed in the rules of evidence, introducing evidence, and civil procedure in both state and federal court

General Competency Factors

Must be proficient in software tools, including but not limited to Word, Excel, Outlook, and the Internet.
Must possess strong written and verbal communications skills.
Must provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers
Identifies and solves issues in a timely manner.
Must be a team player and willing to help others in their department whenever necessary.
Must be extremely organized and be able to multi-task.
Conscientious with respect to work completion, deadlines, time management and attendance.
Takes initiative in face of obstacles and identifies what needs to be done and takes action.
Demonstrates commitment to Firm’s vision, mission, and core values.
Analytical and detail oriented, while working at a fast pace and capable of multi-tasking.
Develops professional relationships and builds rapport with others.
Overall good work ethic and willingness to adapt to change.