Partner - Construction Defect
On-site · Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Job Summary
The Partner leads the firm's construction defect practice, supervising teams and guiding attorneys while managing complex cases from start to finish, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, motions, mediation, and trial prep. Responsibilities include advising clients in business transactions and litigation strategy, representing clients in court and before government agencies, conducting extensive legal research and drafting briefs, and collaborating on marketing and business development across offices and clients. The role requires independent work, ownership of deadlines and assignments, and leadership of a team of associates and staff; a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school, admission in the relevant state, and 10+ years of general liability/insurance defense experience are required, with construction defense experience and trial experience considered a plus. The position emphasizes strategic thinking, negotiation and mediation experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to manage workload and a team, with an expected annual billable target of 1950 hours.
Required Qualifications
- J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
- Admitted in [State] (other states a plus)
- 10+ years’ experience in general liability/insurance defense
- Construction Defense experience required
- Trial Experience a plus
- Superior analytical, research, and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to manage workload and manage a team of associates and paralegals
- Experience participating in negotiations and mediations including multi-party mediations
- Annual billable amount of 1950 hours required
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