Legal extern jobs in Albany, GA

We need you! If you are a Sr Litigation Attorney, we would like to have a conversation about you and what you want to do in the future! We are a well established Firm, with our fifteen-year anniversary coming up in Feb. 2026. If you decide to join us, you will be paid between $120-135k per year, depending on your experience level. We have all the benefits, medical, dental, vision, holidays, PTO, 401(k) (plus more), and we have a hybrid work schedule. We ask those team members who live within a reasonable distance to one of our offices to come in at least two days per week. We value your work life balance so you can spend time with your family…or your dog if you are a dog-parent! We love cat parents, too! You need to have your JD and be barred in FL and have at least seven years of experience under your belt. We are looking for your experience in complex commercial litigation or employment law. Transportation or trucking experience would be the cherry on top. Do you want to be part of something that helps shape an industry, stretches your skill set, and gives you an opportunity to serve a growing industry while investing in your career? Are you ready to be a significant and valued contributor at one of the leading voices in a complex and tight-knit field of legal practice? Taylor Nelson PL offers a collegial, and dynamic working environment that empowers attorneys to engage in professional and business development. The Firm is seeking a Senior Litigation Attorney to join its boutique transportation and logistics practice. This opening is available in either the firm's Jacksonville, FL, St. Petersburg, FL or Winter Haven, FL offices. We are a small firm with a national footprint, handling complex and challenging matters that make a real business impact across the country. We are looking for an attorney who enjoys problem solving, desires a high degree of client interaction, and embraces the creative challenge of tackling legal issues presented by the fast-paced and dynamic transportation industry. We are not your “typical” small firm - we have a unique practice that offers attorneys the opportunity to practice in complex areas of the law, including all forms of litigation, federal transportation regulations, catastrophic injuries in trucking accidents, and employment claims. We offer a high degree of substantive client interaction, specialized training and mentoring, independence, and responsibility. The Managing Partners provide mentorship for attorneys who want to become leaders in the transportation industry. *Duties: * ·Lead and manage litigation cases from inception through resolution with minimal supervision. · Conduct comprehensive legal research utilizing LexisNexis and Westlaw to support case strategies and ensure compliance with current laws and regulations. · Draft and review legal documents including pleadings, motions, briefs, contracts, and other pertinent documentation with precision and clarity. · Negotiate settlements on behalf of clients to achieve favorable outcomes while maintaining professional integrity. · Represent clients in court proceedings, mediations, arbitrations, and administrative hearings with a focus on effective advocacy. · Collaborate with legal support staff to ensure thorough case preparation and adherence to deadlines. · Maintain detailed case files and documentation in accordance with firm policies and legal standards. · Stay updated on evolving laws and industry best practices through continuous research and professional development. *You must be: * · Responsive to business and client demands in a very fast-paced environment. · Committed to meeting expected metrics and goals. · Reliable with a strong work ethic, able to self-manage case load. · Eager for intellectual challenges an able to embrace complexity. · Organized with good time management skills to handle a busy case load. · Tech savvy, self-starter able to work in a paperless environment. · A PLUS: Expertise in the transportation industry, coupled with insight into clients' businesses and requirements. *Education:* JD from ABA accredited law school and admission to State of Florida Bar. An out of state bar license in addition to the Florida Bar is preferred but not required. *Experience: *7 or more years' experience in litigation. Florida experience and prior work in complex commercial litigation, or employment law, and transportation is preferred. *Pay:* Commensurate with experience $120,000 to $135,000 *Benefits:* · Medical, dental, and vision insurance · Company paid Life Insurance, Short Term and Long Term Disability · 401K with company match · The position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. *Core Values:* We live by and constantly build up our core values: · Build Relationships: Investing in the long term with genuine support for clients and colleagues with pride in solutions. · Strive for Excellence: Innovative, creative, and reasoned risk within a continuum of excellence. · Industry Leadership: Renown for leadership knowledge, quality, work ethic, and meaningful contributions to the communities in which we live and work. · Take Responsibility & Provide Solutions: Embrace reasoned risk and pro-actively communicate reliable solutions. · Accountable Flexibility: Honesty, mutual respect, integrity, teamwork, and ethical behavior in all our actions. *To learn more about us, check out our website at ********************* Taylor Nelson Slattery Bernard PL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Pay: $120,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Work Location: Hybrid remote in Jacksonville, FL 32256