Civil Litigation Attorney

About the role

We are seeking a Civil Litigation Attorney to join a growing team serving cities, counties, and public authorities across the state. We are a mid-sized, boutique law firm exclusively serving local and state government entities across Georgia. Our team advises cities, counties, authorities, and public agencies on complex legal matters with a commitment to politically neutral, results-driven counsel. We offer a collaborative environment with meaningful work, strong benefits, and a stable, government-focused client base.

Responsibilities

• Represent local government entities in civil litigation matters including civil rights, employment, contract disputes, tort, and premises liability
• Handle cases across all stages from pre-litigation through trial
• Work alongside experienced government law attorneys on complex, multi-faceted matters governed by local, state, and federal law
• Serve a recession-resistant client base with consistent workflow across economic cycles

Qualifications

• 3 to 12 years of civil litigation experience
• Active and good standing Georgia bar license required
• Strong academic background and written communication skills
• Stable work history preferred
• Local government law experience a plus but not required

Pay

Salary range based on experience and litigation background: $140,000 - $200,000 per year

Benefits

• Choice of monthly or annual bonus structure based on billable hours, not collections or write-offs
• 1,920 annual billable hour requirement with unlimited PTO
• 100% employer-paid employee health insurance
• 401(k) with immediate eligibility and 3% firm contribution on total annual earnings including bonuses
• Hybrid schedule available after 90 days with 2 remote days per week