Senior Litigation Attorney - Lead Counsel
hace 26 días
Decatur
Job Description Lead Meaningful Litigation. Build Toward Trial Excellence. T. Madden & Associates is seeking a Senior Litigation Attorney – Lead Counsel with a proven record of first-chair jury trial leadership and high-value case execution. This opportunity is reserved for attorneys who consistently lead complex litigation strategies and deliver measurable trial results. Compensation: $255,000 - $300,000 Responsibilities: Why Choose T. Madden Associates? Because this is a firm where people and purpose come first. Your Advocacy Makes a Difference We represent real people, not case numbers. Clients trust us during some of the most difficult moments of their lives, and we honor that trust with compassion, integrity, and relentless advocacy. Your Leadership Is Respected Your voice matters here. You’ll help shape case outcomes while mentoring and developing the next generation of legal professionals through collaboration, shared values, and purpose-driven leadership. Your Growth Is Intentional We are deeply invested in your long-term success and offer: • Ongoing professional development and CLE support, • Regular compensation and performance reviews, • A clear pathway to leadership and partnership, • Opportunities to influence firm-wide litigation strategy Your Well-Being Is a Priority • We believe sustainable excellence is built on balance. Our benefits include:, • A hybrid work model with 1–2 remote days per week, • Flexibility to work from our Decatur or Jonesboro office, • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and EAP benefits, • Employer-paid life insurance and short-term disability coverage, • A 401(k) with employer matching, • A collaborative, people-first culture grounded in transparency, integrity, and meaningful community impact Resources That Help You Win You won’t carry the burden of overhead, HR responsibilities, or administrative management. You’ll be supported by: • A dedicated litigation POD, • Experienced paralegals, case managers, and international support professionals, • Modern case-management systems and advanced litigation technology, • Investigative, discovery, and trial-preparation resources, • Our structure allows you to focus on what matters most: winning cases and leading your team A Pathway to Leadership and Ownership We believe in growing leaders from within. Attorneys who align with our mission and demonstrate long-term commitment may be considered for partnership, including equity participation. What You’ll Do • Drive litigation strategy on complex, high-value personal injury matters from intake through verdict or resolution, serving as primary architect of case themes and execution, • Serve as first-chair trial counsel in jury and bench trials, leading voir dire, openings, direct and cross examinations, and closing arguments, • Oversee and elevate trial preparation across case teams, including motion strategy, expert development, discovery planning, and settlement positioning, • Supervise and develop attorneys within your POD, providing coaching on courtroom presence, strategy, and case management, • Partner with firm leadership to strengthen litigation systems, trial readiness, and overall docket quality, • Shape firm-wide litigation standards, ensuring consistency, excellence, and accountability in case outcomes A purpose-driven trial attorney with a demonstrated commitment to justice, client advocacy, and excellence in litigation. Required Qualifications • 7–10 years of personal injury litigation experience, • Minimum of five (5) jury trials as first or second chair, • Active Georgia Bar license, • Demonstrated experience managing cases independently, • Strong motion practice and deposition experience Preferred Qualifications • 10+ years of trial-heavy personal injury experience, • Multiple first-chair jury trials, • Proven record of trial verdicts and high-value settlements, • Experience supervising other attorneys or litigation teams, • Demonstrated impact on firm-wide litigation strategyAbout Company 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.