What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Attorney position at T. Madden & Associates, P.C.?
Are you a recent law school graduate looking to work with experienced attorneys and paralegals who will give you opportunities to further your legal career? If so, we are looking for you! Our firm is hiring an associate attorney who will support us by conducting legal research, drafting documents, maintaining client files, and assisting with legal counsel.
The ideal candidate will have some courtroom experience and strong legal research and writing skills. If you’re ready to jump-start your growth in the industry and learn how to strategize in the courtroom to successfully represent clients, reach out to us today!
Compensation:$130,000 - $150,000 plus incentives
Responsibilities:- Analyze conflicts in legal matters, advise clients on solutions, and negotiate on behalf of clients
- Prepare correspondence and legal documents such as contracts, pleadings, briefs, affidavits, motions, and settlement agreements for contract negotiations and proceedings
- Attend court hearings or other legal proceedings, perform legal research, and work with senior associate attorneys to provide legal advice
- Communicate with senior associates, paralegals, and clients to ensure cases are handled efficiently
- Organize and maintain files to ensure accuracy for other attorneys, paralegals, and staff
- Supervise pre-litigation case managers and ensure that they are successfully advancing the firm’s cases.
- Conduct a thorough examination of demand letters to verify the inclusion of all relevant details and ensure that the requested compensation is commensurate with the case.
- Utilize highly effective negotiating skills to recover the maximum compensation possible for each pre-litigation case.
- Active member of the American Bar Association (ABA)
- Exceptional communication skills and problem-solving skills needed in order to work with all levels of staff and our clients
- Applicants must have successfully passed the state bar exam
- Ability to work with senior attorneys to best serve client needs and grow our client base
- Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree required from an accredited law school
- Ability to work with Litigation Attorneys to best serve the client's needs and grow the client base.
- Must possess at least 5 years of plaintiff personal injury experience as an attorney.
- Possesses exceptional negotiation skills.
- Supervisory experience is required.
T. Madden & Associates P.C. (“TMAPC” or the “Firm”) is a personal injury law firm based in Atlanta, Decatur, and Jonesboro, Georgia. TMAPC specializes in personal injury cases, including motor vehicle and trucking accidents, catastrophic injury, and wrongful death. We are a diverse and dedicated team committed to providing exceptional legal services to clients while fostering a positive and collaborative work environment for our team.