Litigation Associate – Products Liability

Goodwin Recruiting
Atlanta, GA, United States
  • Market Salary: $78,750 - $188,090 p/year
  • Recruitment
  • Full-time
Our job summary
Join a top-tier firm handling high-stakes products liability and medical-device cases with early courtroom responsibility. Litigation Associate, junior–mid level; full-time; on-site in Atlanta, GA; permanent role; immediate hire. Practice areas: products liability, medical malpractice, pharmaceutical/medical device litigation. - J.D. from accredited law school - Active Georgia Bar admission - Minimum 2 years litigation experience (products liability, medical malpractice, or pharma/medical device preferred) - Strong legal writing, motion practice, discovery, and trial-prep skills
Full description

You don’t build a strong litigation career sitting on the sidelines.

This opportunity is for attorneys who want to be in the work—drafting, strategizing, preparing for trial, and handling complex matters that require both precision and critical thinking.

We are partnering with a top-tier, nationally recognized law firm to identify a junior to mid-level Litigation Associate for its Products Liability practice in Atlanta.


The Role

You’ll be part of a high-performing litigation team handling complex matters involving products liability, medical malpractice, and pharmaceutical or medical device litigation.

This is a hands-on role with meaningful responsibility and the opportunity to grow quickly within a sophisticated practice.


Key Responsibilities

  • Draft pleadings, motions, and legal briefs
  • Conduct legal research and case analysis
  • Support and participate in depositions and trial preparation
  • Manage discovery processes, including document review and production
  • Collaborate with senior attorneys on case strategy and execution

Qualifications

  • J.D. from an accredited law school
  • Active Georgia Bar admission
  • 2+ years of litigation experience, ideally in:
    • Products liability
    • Medical malpractice
    • Pharmaceutical or medical device litigation
  • Strong writing and analytical skills
  • Experience with motion practice, discovery, and trial preparation
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-performance environment

Why This Opportunity

  • Work on high-level, complex litigation matters
  • Join a collaborative, well-respected legal team
  • Gain hands-on experience and real responsibility early
  • Clear path for professional growth and development



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