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Tessie D. Edwards & Associates, P.C.

<div><p>We are an established criminal defense firm located in downtown Atlanta. We are experts at helping clients charged with criminal offenses, from misdemeanor to murder. We are seeking the right trial attorney, eager to handle the multifaceted areas of criminal defense within our fast-growing firm.</p><b>
Compensation:</b><p>
$75,000 - $120,000 yearly</p><b>
Responsibilities:</b><ul><li>
Advocate on behalf of clients by understanding their needs, effectively analyzing the situation, and forming a strategy for a plan of action</li><li>
Reviewing discovery with clients</li><li>
Interviewing witnesses and experts</li><li>
Represent clients in hearings and trials</li><li>
Successfully manage caseload from inception to resolution</li></ul><b>
Qualifications:</b><ul><li>
Member of the Georgia Bar in Good Standing</li><li>
3+ years of solid criminal law experience. Jury Trial experience is a plus</li><li>
Experience in Family Law is strongly preferred</li><li>
Proven record of success in advocating for plaintiffs and defendants</li><li>
Excellent communication and negotiation skills, especially in highly stressful and emotional situations</li><li>
Positive attitude and willingness to learn</li></ul><b>
About Company</b><p><br>
Tessie D. Edwards &amp; Associates P.C. is an established, rapidly growing boutique law firm that assists good people going through bad times as they transition into a better tomorrow. We represent clients with family matters in the Atlanta metro and surrounding counties. Our firm truly values work-life balance and seeks to ensure the work side of things comes with the least amount of stress!</p><p>
We are centrally located in downtown Atlanta in a newly renovated office with an amazing view of the city from the 12th floor, where we focus on getting it done with compassion! We offer an exceptional work environment and a competitive salary with paid maternity and paternity leave, health, vision, disability, and dental insurance, 401(k), and paid parking.</p></div>

Criminal Defense Attorney

United States Department of Justice

Hiring Organization
<br>USAO Northern District of Georgia
<br>Hiring Office
<br>Criminal Division - Money Laundering and Asset Recovery Section (MLARS)
<br>Attorney Appointment Type
<br>Attorney Permanent
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<b>Location:</b><br>
75 Ted Turner Dr., SW
<br>Suite 600
<br>Atlanta, GA 30303 - United States
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<b>Application Deadline:</b><br>
Monday, January 12, 2026
<br>About the Office
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The United States Attorney's Office prosecutes federal criminal offenses, seeks recovery of government funds fraudulently obtained, litigates affirmative civil fraud and enforcement actions, and defends the U.S. Government's interest in civil cases. The United States Attorney's Office, Northern District of Georgia, is located in Atlanta, Georgia. In addition to the main office in downtown Atlanta, we maintain three intermittently staffed offices located in Rome, Newnan, and Gainesville. More information about the United States Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Georgia is available at http://www.usdoj.gov/usao/gan.
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Job Description
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<b>Responsibilities and Opportunity Offered:</b> The Northern District of Georgia is currently seeking applicants for a permanent Assistant U.S. Attorney (AUSA) opening in our Criminal Division, to be assigned to the Money Laundering and Asset Recovery Section (MLARS).
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The selected Criminal AUSA will initially be assigned to the Training Section. The AUSA will remain in the Training Section for a year or longer as they develop criminal case experience and trial skills. While the selected Criminal AUSA is in the Training Section, a portion of time also will be spent on assignments and training from MLARS in the areas of civil and criminal forfeiture and/or post-judgment debt collection practice. After successfully completing this training period, the AUSA will be permanently assigned to MLARS, which is described more fully below:
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The primary goal of the Money Laundering and Asset Recovery Section (MLARS) is to make certain that crime does not pay. To achieve that goal, MLARS focuses on, among other things, investigating and prosecuting high-stakes, large-scale money laundering matters, including matters with complex financial components and nationwide and international implications, overseeing forfeiture in all civil and criminal cases in the district and ensuring that debts and judgments owed to victims of crime and the United States are fully paid. AUSAs in this section have a varied caseload of civil and criminal matters and regularly work with personnel across the Criminal and Civil Divisions in the district, as well as with our various Federal, State and local law enforcement partners.
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Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.
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Qualifications
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<b>Required qualifications:</b> Applicants must possess a J.D. degree from a law school approved by the American Bar Association, be an active member of the bar (any jurisdiction), and have at least three years of post-JD experience. United States citizenship is required.
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United States citizenship is required.
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You must become a member of the Georgia bar within 18 months of appointment as an Assistant U.S. Attorney. If you are a member of the bar in any jurisdiction other than Georgia, you may apply for admission on motion without examination to membership in the bar to receive comity for bar admission purposes with the State of Georgia. Reciprocity Order, eligibility criteria, instructions for admission on motion without examination are available at http://www.gabaradmissions.org.
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<b>Preferred qualifications:</b> Although not required, applicants with a strong interest in complex financial fraud investigations and prosecutions are preferred. In addition, applicants with significant civil litigation and/or complex fraud prosecutorial backgrounds are preferred. Candidates must possess a strong academic background, superior legal writing and research ability, organizational skills, ability to handle and manage voluminous documents and electronic data, handle challenging witnesses, handle pressing deadlines, and show a commitment to professionalism, ethics and integrity, civility, and public service.
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Candidates should possess a strong academic background, superior legal writing and research abilities, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to handle voluminous discovery, challenging witnesses, and pressing deadlines. Candidates also should show a commitment to professionalism, ethics, integrity, civility, and public service.
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Application Process
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<b>You must apply online at:</b> https://www.usajobs.gov/job/852772500 Please be sure to read the announcement through it's entirety prior to applying.
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<ul>
<li>Required - Responses to the Online Occupational Questionnaire (This is completed automatically during the apply online process).</li>
<li>Required - Your resume cannot exceed two pages -you will be deemed ineligible and receive no further consideration if your resume exceeds two pages - see USAJOBS for formatting requirements. Include relevant employment history as outlined below for each job:</li>
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1. Official position title (if Federal, include series/grade),
<br>2. Employer name and contact information,
<br>3. Start and end dates (for full consideration you must include month, day, and year),
<br>4. Indicate full-time or number of hours worked per week if part-time, and
<br>5. A list of duties performed and accomplishments.
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Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
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<ul>
<li>Required- Cover letter (1 page preferred.)</li>
<li>Required - Writing sample (Please provide a recent legal writing sample, such as a pretrial or dispositive motion or response, appellate brief, or sentencing memorandum, of 10-20 pages that was not heavily edited by others. You may submit an excerpt from a longer piece.)</li>
<li>Required, if applicable - To get Veterans' Preference, you must indicate your preference in response to the appropriate question in your assessment questionnaire and you must submit the appropriate supporting documentation. See the "How you will be Evaluated" section for details regarding what is appropriate Veterans' Preference documentation. It is also</li>
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recommended that you include veterans' preference information in your cover letter or resume. Applicants should familiarize themselves and comply with the relevant rules of professional conduct regarding any possible conflicts of interest in connection with their applications. In particular, please notify this Office if you currently represent clients or adjudicate matters in which this Office is involved and/or you have a family member who is representing clients or adjudicating matters in which this Office is involved so that we can evaluate any potential conflicts of interest or disqualification issues that may need to be addressed under those circumstances.
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Applicants should familiarize themselves and comply with the relevant rules of professional conduct regarding any possible conflicts of interest in connection with their applications. In particular, please notify this Office if you currently represent clients or adjudicate matters in which this Office is involved and/or you have a family member who is representing clients or adjudicating matters in which this Office is involved so that we can evaluate any potential conflicts of interest or disqualification issues that may need to be addressed under those circumstances.
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Salary
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Assistant United States Attorneys pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number of years of professional attorney experience. The range of basic pay is $78,189 to $195,100 which includes 23.79% locality pay.

Assistant United States Attorney

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings

<b>Position Description:</b><br>
The Litigation Paralegal role is essential in supporting attorneys throughout the litigation lifecycle, with a strong emphasis on complex business cases. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, proactive, and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
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<b>Key Responsibilities:</b><br>
<ul>
<li>Expertly navigate federal and state court procedures, including mastery of e-filing systems for both jurisdictions.</li>
<li>Own critical scheduling tasks by managing hearings, court appearances, and discovery deadlines with precision.</li>
<li>Draft essential legal documents such as notices of appearance, motions for extension, motions for default, and subpoenas with accuracy and attention to detail.</li>
<li>Organize and maintain case files—both electronic and hard copy—ensuring seamless access and preparation of comprehensive binders.</li>
<li>Conduct targeted legal research using platforms like Lexis and Westlaw to retrieve cases and support litigation strategy.</li>
<li>Assist with document production workflows, including redaction, copying, and Bates stamping for efficient case preparation.</li>
<li>Perform meticulous cite-checking and Bluebook formatting, and shepardize briefs and memoranda to ensure compliance and accuracy.</li>
<li>Analyze, index, and organize complex document sets and exhibits, supporting attorneys in building strong cases.</li>
<li>Play a key role in deposition preparation, from organizing exhibits to coordinating logistics.</li>
<li>Develop and maintain trial exhibit databases and deposition designation systems; contribute to drafting pre- and post-trial briefs.</li>
<li>Deliver in-courtroom trial support, including technology setup, connectivity troubleshooting, and presentation management using OnCue.</li>
<li>Communicate professionally across all levels of the firm, demonstrating a strong client-service orientation and collaborative mindset.</li>
<li>Manage litigation cases end-to-end, from inception through trial and appeal, ensuring deadlines and deliverables are met.</li>
<li>Showcase exceptional organizational skills, balancing multiple projects and shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.</li>
</ul>
<b>Job Requirements:</b><br>
<ul>
<li>Familiarity with complex, commercial litigation required.</li>
<li>Proven expertise in electronic discovery and document analysis for complex commercial litigation matters, ensuring accuracy and compliance throughout the process.</li>
<li>Minimum of 5 years of hands-on litigation paralegal experience, demonstrating deep familiarity with case management from inception through appeal.</li>
<li>Exceptional attention to detail and advanced proofreading skills, delivering error-free work under tight deadlines.</li>
<li>Solid grasp of commercial legal principles and sophisticated litigation practices, enabling effective support in high-stakes cases.</li>
<li>Comprehensive knowledge of the litigation lifecycle, with the ability to apply procedural and strategic insights from pretrial through post-trial phases.</li>
<li>Highly organized and solutions-driven, adept at managing multiple priorities and anticipating challenges in fast-paced environments.</li>
<li>Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, fostering strong relationships with attorneys, clients, and internal teams.</li>
<li>Educational foundation in legal studies, with a Bachelor’s degree and ABA-approved paralegal certification (or Associate’s/Bachelor’s in Paralegal Studies) strongly preferred.</li>
<li>Unwavering discretion and professionalism in handling sensitive and confidential information.</li>
<li>Flexibility and commitment to workload demands, including willingness to work moderate to heavy overtime when required.</li>
</ul>
Why Join Bradley?
<br>We offer more than just a job — we provide a place to build your career. Bradley offers:
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<li>Competitive salary, commensurate with experience.</li>
<li>Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement.</li>
<li>Professional development support, including CLE tracking and training programs.</li>
<li>A collaborative, inclusive, and supportive culture.</li>
</ul>
Bradley is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity or expression), marital status, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any legally protected status.
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Bradley is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity or expression), marital status, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any legally protected status.

Paralegal - Litigation

US Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys

<div><p>TDE Family Law &amp; Divorce Attorneys, P.C. is centrally located in the heart of Atlanta, offering excellence in family law and criminal defense. Our mission is to assist families going through tough times to transition into a brighter tomorrow with vigorous legal advocacy when they need it most. We are seeking attorneys to aggressively advocate for client's needs! We are seeking a Family Law Attorney to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for a strong litigation attorney. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, driven, and has a strong work ethic. We will provide successful candidates with an opportunity for longevity and growth.</p><p></p><p><br>
We value our attorneys and strive to provide the best work-life balance in a team-based environment. We offer competitive salaries, 3 weeks PTO, numerous paid holidays, medical and dental insurance, CLE, and Georgia Bar subsidies, and an overall awesome work culture!</p><b>
Compensation:</b><p>
$130,000 - $150,000 yearly</p><b>
Responsibilities:</b><ul><li>
Effectively communicate with clients and all parties involved.</li><li>
Analyze and understand client needs to develop effective action plans.</li><li>
Represent clients in legal proceedings, including court appearances and mediation.</li><li>
Collaborate with legal assistants and paralegals for efficient case management.</li><li>
Successfully manage cases from inception to resolution.</li></ul><b>
Qualifications:</b><ul><li>
Excellent communication and negotiation skills, especially in highly stressful and emotional situations.</li><li>
Effective time management skills.</li><li>
Must have a minimum of 1 year of family law experience.</li><li>
Georgia bar license in good standing.</li></ul><b>
About Company</b><p><br>
Tessie D. Edwards &amp; Associates P.C. is an established, rapidly growing boutique law firm that assists good people going through bad times as they transition into a better tomorrow. We represent clients with family matters in the Atlanta metro and surrounding counties. Our firm truly values work-life balance and seeks to ensure the work side of things comes with the least amount of stress!</p><p>
We are centrally located in downtown Atlanta in a newly renovated office with an amazing view of the city from the 12th floor, where we focus on getting it done with compassion! We offer an exceptional work environment and a competitive salary with paid maternity and paternity leave, health, vision, disability, and dental insurance, 401(k), and paid parking.</p></div>

Family Law Attorney

Chugh LLP

<div><div><b>Responsibilities:</b></div><ul><li>
Manage some or all of corporate transactions, litigation, immigration, mergers &amp; acquisitions, and family law matters.</li><li>
Conduct legal research and draft briefs for attorneys, clients, and judicial bodies.</li><li>
Represent clients in court, arbitration, and other legal proceedings.</li><li>
Review and refine complex legal documents, including contracts.</li><li>
Negotiate contracts and resolve legal disputes.</li><li>
Identify and mitigate legal risks to prevent costly litigation.</li><li>
Perform due diligence on contracts, agreements, and mergers &amp; acquisitions.</li></ul><div></div><div><b><br>
Qualifications:</b></div><ul><li>
1-3 years as a practicing attorney.</li><li>
Active Georgia State license (required).</li><li>
JD from an ABA-accredited law school.</li></ul><div></div><div><br>
Pay commensurate with experience.<br>
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Job Type:</b> Full-time.</div><div><b>
Pay: </b>$75,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year.</div><br>
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About Chugh LLP:</b><p><br>
We are a full-service Law and CPA firm based in 22 offices in USA and India. We do corporate, tax, immigration, litigation, employment, entertainment, real estate, intellectual property, family law, and mergers &amp; acquisition work.</p></div>

Corporate/Litigation Attorney

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

<div><div>Nelson Mullins is looking to add an experienced<b> Construction Associate</b> to join its Construction Law &amp; Litigation group. <b>Ideally located in the Atlanta office</b>, but also open to Greenville, SC, and Charlotte, NC office locations. As an AmLaw100 firm, this will offer a unique opportunity to a lateral associate who wants to be part of a dynamic team and a growing office.</div><div><br>
Firm attorneys in Atlanta have worked on many business and legal developments in the Southeast and beyond, including national class action court cases, formation of public companies, financial institution capital transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and work on important pro bono cases.</div><div></div><div><br>
The Firm moved to its current location at 201 17th Street NW in 2007 as the first tenant in a new building located at Atlantic Station, a brownfield reclamation and mixed-used development that houses everyday amenities including alternative transportation options within walking distance. The office meets the U.S. Green Building Council&rsquo;s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
All candidates are asked to submit a cover letter, resume, and a copy of their law school transcript.</b></div><div><br>
With<b> 3 to 5 years of meaningful construction law experience</b>, you have a demonstrated ability to take complex cases from start to finish through all forms of dispute resolution. With valuable court hearing experience, preferably dispositive motion practice, you are able to analyze complex fact patterns to applicable case and statutory law, to develop a case for litigation and trial. <b>Demonstrated experience in depositions, preferably involving the taking and defending of key fact witnesses and expert witnesses, and in various modes of dispute resolution, including mediation and arbitration. Basic knowledge of standard construction industry forms, such as AIA. Contract Drafting experience is a plus.</b> You have respectable academic credentials, but more importantly, a common sense, practical approach to construction law with a willingness to learn. <b>Applicants must be admitted to (or willing to be admitted to) and in Good Standing with the Georgia and/or North Carolina Bar.</b></div></div>

Construction Litigation Associate

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