Associate Attorney (mid-level)

Job Description - Associate Attorney (Mid-Level)

• Location: 665 8th Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
• Job Type: Full-time, benefit eligible

About Fields Howell LLP:

Established in 2004, Fields Howell is a premier boutique law firm specializing in insurance and reinsurance, with offices in Atlanta, Miami, greater Philadelphia and Nashville. The firm has earned a Band 1 ranking by Chambers USA in Georgia and built a reputation for client-driven service and deep industry expertise. Fields Howell’s attorneys handle matters across all 50 states and Latin America. With a commitment to client satisfaction, we build long-term relationships that extend beyond individual assignments.

About the Position:

Fields Howell serves as coverage, monitoring, and defense counsel for insurers and their insureds across the country. Associates work closely with partners across all phases of litigated and non-litigated disputes, including pre-suit claims investigation and advice, case evaluation and reporting, discovery and depositions, trial and alternative dispute resolution, and appeal. Attorneys are expected to be skilled advocates, advising international and domestic insurers in first- and third-party coverage disputes, and representing their insureds in lawsuits involving business and contractual disputes, premises liability, products liability, professional errors and omissions, trucking liability, and other matters.

Mentorship is key to Fields Howell’s practice. Mid-level associates are encouraged and empowered to supervise and assist more-junior attorneys, while also receiving the benefit of guidance and training from more-senior attorneys. This position is ideal for attorneys looking to develop their skills as a supervisor and as the primary decision-maker on many files.

Qualifications:

• 3-5+ years of experience as an attorney in a law firm or clerkship
• Litigation experience, preferably involving insurance coverage issues
• Excellent legal research and writing skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Superb interpersonal skills
• J.D. is required
• Must be admitted to practice in Georgia

Benefits:

• 401(k) safe harbor contribution
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Professional development assistance

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $140,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

License/Certification:

• Bar (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Atlanta, GA 30318