Goodman McGuffey LLP is a boutique civil law litigation firm founded in 1990, offering a supportive, collegial, small-firm atmosphere. Candidate has the opportunity to meet a minimum standard or go beyond for additional compensation based on an objective bonus plan. Flexibility allows the candidate to select what fits best between the two.
- Health insurance benefits (include medical, dental, vision)
- Long and short term disability
- Firm contributes 3% above your pay to your retirement account in the firm’s 401(K) plan
- Monthly incentive bonuses based on billable hours
- Paid bar dues, CLE, etc.; paid membership in industry and community organizations
- Opportunities to lecture and write about areas of practice
As an EOE/AA employer, Goodman McGuffey LLP does not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status of a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or other protected class.
Please send resumes and questions to careers@gm-llp.com . We are seeking candidates for the following associate attorney positions:
Atlanta
Atlanta office is seeking an associate to focus on litigation and insurance coverage work. Candidates should have strong writing, research and analytical skills. Experience in coverage work a plus. In lieu of coverage experience, an interest in learning coverage and a desire to gain courtroom experience is necessary.
Required Skills:
- J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school, Georgia Bar License, in good standing.
- 1-3 years of civil litigation experience. Defense experience is a plus.
- Demonstrates critical thinking, judgment and decision-making skills
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
- Interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with a diverse range of clients, attorneys and staff
- Advanced technology skills for a paperless environment
- Salary commensurate with experience
Orlando
Orlando office is seeking an associate with workers’ compensation experience. This position will work with an experienced partner/mentor to represent corporate and insurer clients on workers’ compensation claims. This may include evaluating and advising clients on pertinent issues and the optimum path to resolve claims as well as representation in litigation by appearing at hearings, depositions, oral arguments, mediations, and other proceedings. The associate attorney will communicate with client representatives and claims representatives, create and submit reports required by the client, prepare motions and briefs required to support the position of the client, and negotiate settlements on behalf of the client.
Required Skills:
- J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school, Florida Bar License, in good standing.
- 1-2 years Workers’ Compensation experience required
- Experienced candidates with partial book of business will also be considered, but not required
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
- Interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with a diverse range of clients, attorneys and staff
- Advanced technology skills for a paperless environment
- Salary commensurate with experience