Assistant Attorney II (Litigation Division)
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Salary$89k – $122k
LocationAtlanta, GA, United States
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Experience4+ yrs
Company size10,000+ people
First seenOct 18, 2026 · 2w ago
Verified live1d ago
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At least four (4) years of defensive litigation experience in general civil and/or employment litigation in state and federal courts, including appellate work
Ability to handle all stages of litigation and administrative hearings, including strategy development, written and oral discovery, depositions, settlement negotiations, and mediation/alternative dispute resolution
Strong research skills, written and oral communication skills, analytical skills, sound judgment, professionalism and interpersonal skills
Significant first and/or second chair trial experience
Experience working with Assistant and Associate Attorneys
Experience researching and drafting legislation
ASSISTANT ATTORNEY II – LITIGATION DIVISION
CITY OF ATLANTA LAW DEPARTMENT
(Salary Range: $88,654 - $122,400)
General Description
Requirements
The ideal candidate should have at least six (4) years of defensive litigation experience in general civil and/or employment litigation in state and federal courts, including appellate work A preference will be given to candidates who have significant first and/or second chair trial experience and experience working with Assistant and Associate Attorneys. The applicant should also be capable of handling all stages of litigation and administrative hearings, including strategy development, written and oral discovery, depositions, settlement negotiations, and mediation/alternative dispute resolution. Experience researching and drafting legislation is a plus. The Attorney in this position will have extensive contact with Atlanta City Council, multiple City Departments and the governing bodies of several other municipalities.
Applicants must possess strong research skills, written and oral communication skills, analytical skills, sound judgment, professionalism and the interpersonal skills necessary to contribute to a litigation team handling complex legal matters in a fast-paced legal and/or political environment.