Associate Attorney

We are seeking an Associate Attorney to join our growing Atlanta office. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career attorney who wants to make a real impact across multiple practice areas, develop courtroom and client-handling skills, and grow under the mentorship of experienced litigators.

In this role, you will be trusted with meaningful responsibility from the start, gaining hands-on experience rather than being limited to back-office work. You’ll collaborate closely with attorneys across the firm, sharpen your litigation and client advocacy skills, and build a strong foundation for long-term career growth within a fast-paced, team-oriented legal environment

You will work supporting cases in civil litigation, family law, personal injury, and government affairs. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, solves problems quickly, and wants broad exposure across multiple areas of law.

Compensation: base salary + performance bonuses

Billable Hours: 1,600 per year

Schedule: Full-time, on-site

Why Join Us

• Collaborative and supportive firm culture
• Reasonable billable hour requirement (1,600/year)
• Competitive base salary with growth potential and bonuses
• Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, 401(k) match)
• Mentorship and professional development opportunities
• The chance to grow your career at one of Georgia’s fastest-growing firms

$85,000 - $90,000 yearly

• Support senior attorneys across civil litigation, family law, personal injury, and government affairs matters
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and client correspondence
• Conduct legal research and prepare case strategy summaries
• Attend hearings, mediations, depositions, and client consultations
• Maintain strong, professional communication with clients
• Balance compassionate advocacy with practical legal strategy

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
• Active Georgia Bar license (required)
• 0–3 years of experience in litigation, family law, civil practice, or related areas
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong organizational and case management abilities
• Client-centered, solutions-driven mindset

Washington Legal Group, LLC is one of Georgia’s most innovative and fastest-growing law firms, located in the heart of Atlanta and founded by former judge Attorney Quinton G. Washington. With over 50 years of combined experience, our attorneys are passionate about justice, public advocacy, and community engagement. Our practice focuses on personal injury, family law, business litigation, and government affairs, and we approach every case with empathy, dedication, and strategic legal insight.