Senior Litigation Attorney Lead Counsel

Decatur, GA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 225000 - 260000

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Lead Meaningful Litigation. Build Toward Trial Excellence.

T. Madden & Associates is seeking a Senior Litigation Attorney Lead Counsel with a proven record of first-chair jury trial leadership and high-value case execution. This opportunity is reserved for attorneys who consistently lead complex litigation strategies and deliver measurable trial results.

Why Choose T. Madden Associates

Because this is a firm where people and purpose come first.

Your Advocacy Makes a Difference

We represent real people not case numbers. Clients trust us during some of the most difficult moments of their lives and we honor that trust with compassion integrity and relentless advocacy.

Your Leadership Is Respected

Your voice matters here. Youll help shape case outcomes while mentoring and developing the next generation of legal professionals through collaboration shared values and purpose-driven leadership.

Your Growth Is Intentional

We are deeply invested in your long-term success and offer:

Ongoing professional development and CLE support
Regular compensation and performance reviews
A clear pathway to leadership and partnership
Opportunities to influence firm-wide litigation strategy

Your Well-Being Is a Priority

We believe sustainable excellence is built on balance. Our benefits include:
A hybrid work model with 12 remote days per week
Flexibility to work from our Decatur or Jonesboro office
Comprehensive medical dental vision and EAP benefits
Employer-paid life insurance and short-term disability coverage
A 401(k) with employer matching
A collaborative people-first culture grounded in transparency integrity and meaningful community impact

Resources That Help You Win

You wont carry the burden of overhead HR responsibilities or administrative management. Youll be supported by:

A dedicated litigation POD
Experienced paralegals case managers and international support professionals
Modern case-management systems and advanced litigation technology
Investigative discovery and trial-preparation resources
Our structure allows you to focus on what matters most: winning cases and leading your team

A Pathway to Leadership and Ownership

We believe in growing leaders from within. Attorneys who align with our mission and demonstrate long-term commitment may be considered for partnership including equity participation.

What Youll Do

Drive litigation strategy on complex high-value personal injury matters from intake through verdict or resolution serving as primary architect of case themes and execution
Serve as first-chair trial counsel in jury and bench trials leading voir dire openings direct and cross examinations and closing arguments
Oversee and elevate trial preparation across case teams including motion strategy expert development discovery planning and settlement positioning
Supervise and develop attorneys within your POD providing coaching on courtroom presence strategy and case management
Partner with firm leadership to strengthen litigation systems trial readiness and overall docket quality
Shape firm-wide litigation standards ensuring consistency excellence and accountability in case outcomes
Contribute to business development efforts including referral partner relationships and professional visibility within the Georgia PI community

Who Were Looking For

A purpose-driven trial attorney with a demonstrated commitment to justice client advocacy and excellence in litigation.

Required Qualifications

Active Georgia Bar license
12 years of trial-heavy personal injury litigation
Minimum of five (5) jurytrialsresolved by verdict wherein you served as first chair
Consistenttrack recordof multi-million-dollar verdicts/settlements
Broad leadership experience in managing a team of attorneys and paralegals across multiple cases
Skilled at jury selection strategy trial tech and managing expert networks
Recognized asthesubject-matter authority in litigation strategy (speaking publishing teaching).
Strong contribution to business development: cultivating referral sources bar relationships and firm visibility

Preferred Qualifications

Oversees firm-wide litigation quality; ensures consistency across trial teams.
Functions as litigation mentor and internal trial coach for all attorneys.
Partners closely with the founding attorney on operational and strategic decisions.
Shapes firms reputation as a litigation powerhouse.
Prepares for transition into Managing Attorney with responsibility not just for cases but for people profit and process.
At leastseven(7) trials resolved byverdictwherein you served as 1stchair.

Required Experience:

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Lead Meaningful Litigation. Build Toward Trial Excellence.T. Madden & Associates is seeking a Senior Litigation Attorney Lead Counsel with a proven record of first-chair jury trial leadership and high-value case execution. This opportunity is reserved for attorneys who consistently lead complex lit...