Hawkins Parnell & Young, LLP
Defense Litigation Associate
Hawkins Parnell & Young, LLP, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383
Career Opportunities with Hawkins Parnell & Young, LLPA great place to work.Careers At Hawkins Parnell & Young, LLPCurrent job opportunities are posted here as they become available.If you are looking for the challenge of varied and complex litigation working alongside top litigators, Hawkins Parnell & Young LLP is the place for you in Atlanta. At Hawkins Parnell you will be immersed in all stages of cases from pre-suit claim investigation through mediation, arbitration or trial and appeal as part of a team of seasoned attorneys handling professional liability, general liability and commercial coverage cases.What You Will Be Doing
Analyzing and summarizing legal documentsResearching, both legal and of people, businesses, and worksitesEvaluating cases and strategically developing defensesConducting client meetings and recommending strategiesInvestigating facts, planning, preparing and conducting depositionsPreparing and arguing motionsConducting hearings and mediationsPreparing witnesses and corporate representativesBriefing at trial and appellate courtsThinking analyticallyWhat You Need to Bring
Actively licensed and in good standing with the State of GeorgiaCritical thinking and research skillsStrong writing, analytical, and communications skills with superior attention to detail4 - 6 years’ experience in defense litigation; solid insurance defense experience with professional liability and/or coverage litigation experience a plusAbility to thrive in a high-paced environment, requiring exceptional organizational skills, juggling priorities, and adhering to strict deadlinesMust be a self-starter who can handle multiple projects with competing priorities and understand the importance of deadlinesClient-focused mentalityTake initiative and welcome challengesAbility to work flexibly and independently within a strong teamAbility to review and interpret financial records is a plusWhat You Will Receive
Competitive compensation including quarterly bonus potential, year-end bonuses and referral incentivesHybrid in Atlanta work arrangementExposure to extremely varied types of workSignificant client interface opportunitiesMentorship by experienced partnersCamaraderie through work and social activities with local and national attorneys of the firmAllowance for CLE travel and bar expenses paid by the firmMarketing allowance401K planHealth & welfare benefits including medical, dental, visionHSA and FSA plansCompany provided life insurance up to $150k with additional guaranteed issue life insurance availableCompany paid long-term disability coverage and available short-term disability coverageParental leaveEmployee Assistance ProgramWhy Hawkins Parnell & Young?
Hawkins Parnell is a national defense litigation firm that has represented many of the largest and most well-known companies in high-risk litigation and business disputes, including half of the Fortune 500. The 250-strong litigation team works with clients to develop winning defense strategies and, if necessary, try cases to verdict in all 50 states.Over the last half-century, our success has relied on one distinction: OUR PEOPLE. We rely on the uniqueness of each team member to create a culture that drives innovation and exceptional results for our diverse client roster. Through actively embracing different backgrounds and perspectives, we foster an environment that is vibrant, challenging, and rewarding.Hawkins Parnell & Young is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
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Analyzing and summarizing legal documentsResearching, both legal and of people, businesses, and worksitesEvaluating cases and strategically developing defensesConducting client meetings and recommending strategiesInvestigating facts, planning, preparing and conducting depositionsPreparing and arguing motionsConducting hearings and mediationsPreparing witnesses and corporate representativesBriefing at trial and appellate courtsThinking analyticallyWhat You Need to Bring
Actively licensed and in good standing with the State of GeorgiaCritical thinking and research skillsStrong writing, analytical, and communications skills with superior attention to detail4 - 6 years’ experience in defense litigation; solid insurance defense experience with professional liability and/or coverage litigation experience a plusAbility to thrive in a high-paced environment, requiring exceptional organizational skills, juggling priorities, and adhering to strict deadlinesMust be a self-starter who can handle multiple projects with competing priorities and understand the importance of deadlinesClient-focused mentalityTake initiative and welcome challengesAbility to work flexibly and independently within a strong teamAbility to review and interpret financial records is a plusWhat You Will Receive
Competitive compensation including quarterly bonus potential, year-end bonuses and referral incentivesHybrid in Atlanta work arrangementExposure to extremely varied types of workSignificant client interface opportunitiesMentorship by experienced partnersCamaraderie through work and social activities with local and national attorneys of the firmAllowance for CLE travel and bar expenses paid by the firmMarketing allowance401K planHealth & welfare benefits including medical, dental, visionHSA and FSA plansCompany provided life insurance up to $150k with additional guaranteed issue life insurance availableCompany paid long-term disability coverage and available short-term disability coverageParental leaveEmployee Assistance ProgramWhy Hawkins Parnell & Young?
Hawkins Parnell is a national defense litigation firm that has represented many of the largest and most well-known companies in high-risk litigation and business disputes, including half of the Fortune 500. The 250-strong litigation team works with clients to develop winning defense strategies and, if necessary, try cases to verdict in all 50 states.Over the last half-century, our success has relied on one distinction: OUR PEOPLE. We rely on the uniqueness of each team member to create a culture that drives innovation and exceptional results for our diverse client roster. Through actively embracing different backgrounds and perspectives, we foster an environment that is vibrant, challenging, and rewarding.Hawkins Parnell & Young is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
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