Of Counsel - Complex Liability - Catastrophic Loss
Company: Chartwell Law
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description: The Of Counsel
attorney will handle general liability and insurance defense cases
from initial pleadings through trial preparation, including
discovery, depositions, motions, and mediations. Working closely
with partners and clients, the attorney will craft effective
defense strategies and deliver high level legal insight and
research. This senior role requires deep litigation experience,
strong communication skills, and the ability to work autonomously
while contributing to team strategy. Primary Job Duties: Represent
clients in general liability and insurance defense cases, including
premises liability and construction accidents, in court, at
arbitrations and in depositions Independently manage cases from
start to finish: pleadings, discovery, depositions, motions,
mediation, and trial prep including supervision of associates and
staff members Develop defense strategies with partners, clients,
and experts Conduct extensive legal research and drafting of
substantial briefs, memos, pleadings, and appellate briefs Expert
witness retention and collaboration Trial preparation and
attendance Manage deadlines and assignments with a high level of
ownership and independence Annual billable amount of 1950 hours
required Key Competencies: Communicating - Legal Professionals
provide the information required by others in a concise, direct,
and unambiguous way. They perceive how the message affects the
receiver and strive to ensure that the receiver clearly understands
the specifics and function of the message. Conflict Management -
Legal Professionals address problems openly and objectively and
bring substantial conflicts and disagreements into the open with
the intention of resolving issues in an unemotional and
constructive manner. Professionalism - Legal Professionals set high
standards and serve as role models for work performance, ethical
conduct, and respect for others. They consistently conduct
themselves in a manner consistent with generally accepted moral
principles and values and within the guidelines and best practices
of their profession. Planning & Priority Setting - Legal
Professionals identify priorities and develop detailed action plans
that include objectives, accountabilities, time frames, standards,
review stages, and contingencies. Other Duties Please note this job
description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive
listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required
of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and
activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Requirements: 10 years’ experience in general liability/insurance
defense J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school Admitted in GA
(other states a plus) Experience participating in negotiations and
mediations Superior analytical, research, and communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Keywords: Chartwell Law, Roswell , Of Counsel - Complex Liability - Catastrophic Loss, Legal , Atlanta, Georgia
