Litigation Attorney

Mozley, Finlayson & Loggins LLP is seeking a Litigation Associate with 3–5 years of experience to join our Transportation, Construction, and Premises Liability & Negligent Security Litigation practice groups in our Dunwoody office.

MF&L is recognized as one of Atlanta’s fastest-growing firms, voted Best of Perimeter: Best Law Firm, and home to many Super Lawyers and Rising Stars. Our attorneys represent businesses of all types in catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases across Georgia’s state and federal courts. We have significant experience defending property owners and managers—retail, restaurant, multifamily, and commercial—as well as drivers, insurers, and transportation industry companies including motor carriers, motor coaches, utilities, and commercial vehicle operators.

This position offers the opportunity to work on interesting, challenging, and high-impact cases in close collaboration with senior attorneys.

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Day-to-Day Responsibilities

As a Litigation Associate, you will:

• Handle a broad range of civil litigation matters, including insurance defense, construction, product defects, motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, general liability, and other tort claims.

• Draft pleadings, respond to and issue discovery, prepare motions and supporting memos, conduct legal research, and manage document productions.

• Take and defend depositions; prepare and maintain privilege logs.

• Manage cases from inception through trial preparation and completion.

• Defend first-party insurance cases on behalf of insurance carriers.

• Negotiate settlements in informal discussions, mediations, and settlement conferences.

• Demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities and interpersonal communication skills.

• Work both independently and collaboratively as part of a litigation team.

• Commit to developing strong litigation skills and advancing within the practice.

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Skills & Educational Requirements

• Georgia Bar Admission required; admission to Georgia federal district courts preferred.

• JD from an accredited law school.

• 3–5 years of relevant civil litigation experience.

• Excellent analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.

• Proven ability to independently produce high-quality work product.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously.

• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.

• Strong client-development capabilities and commitment to ongoing business development.

• Effective collaboration skills and ability to work alongside other professionals.

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What We Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

• Extensive professional development, including training, CLE initiatives, and industry credentialing.

• Hands-on experience working directly with partners on strategy, client interaction, and case management.

• A supportive environment that invests in attorney growth and advancement.

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Commitment to Diversity & Equal Opportunity

Mozley, Finlayson & Loggins LLP is committed to equal employment opportunity and to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

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How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a writing sample to beckerson@mfllaw.com for consideration.

Please note: We are not working with external recruiters or agencies for this position. Direct applicants only.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $135,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Law office: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person