Litigation Attorney

Description

Litigation Attorney - Boutique Law Firm (Atlanta - Buckhead)

A respected boutique business law firm in Atlanta is seeking an experienced Litigation Attorney to join its dynamic practice. This full‑time role is based in the firm's Buckhead office and offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated commercial and tax‑related disputes in a collaborative, professional environment.

About the Litigation Attorney Opportunity

The attorney will handle a diverse docket of civil litigation, including complex commercial matters, business disputes, and-where applicable-tax controversy work. This role is well‑suited for an attorney who enjoys managing cases hands‑on, interacting directly with clients, and taking ownership of matters from inception through resolution.

Key Responsibilities

+ Manage cases through all stages of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, motion practice, hearings, trials, and appeals

+ Draft and refine pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests, and related litigation documents

+ Conduct legal research and prepare written analyses, memoranda, and strategy recommendations

+ Represent clients in court appearances, hearings, depositions, conferences, and mediation

+ Advise clients on risk, litigation strategy, and dispute‑resolution approaches

+ Maintain case calendars, deadlines, and overall litigation workflows in coordination with attorneys and staff

+ Handle tax‑related disputes, including administrative proceedings, audits, IRS examinations, appeals, and court filings (experience preferred but not required)

+ Work closely with partners, associates, and paralegals to ensure efficient and well‑coordinated case management

Requirements

Qualifications for the Litigation Attorney Role

Required

+ J.D. from an accredited law school

+ Active Georgia bar admission (or the ability to waive in)

+ 3+ years of litigation experience in a law firm or equivalent setting

+ Strong understanding of civil procedure, discovery rules, and motion practice

+ Exceptional research, writing, and oral advocacy skills

+ Strong organizational abilities with the capacity to manage multiple matters and deadlines

Preferred

+ Experience representing clients in U.S. Tax Court or state tax tribunals

+ Background in tax controversy matters such as audits, administrative appeals, or IRS examinations

+ Prior work on complex commercial litigation or regulatory matters

+ Hands‑on courtroom, hearing, or deposition experience

Submit all interested resumes for immediate consideration for the Litigation Attorney role. Only those candidates meeting the client's requirements will be contacted. No phone calls please.  

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