You've led jury trials. You've developed winning litigation strategies. You've managed attorneys and built strong client relationships. Now you're ready to lead a litigation team and help grow a firm.

T. Madden & Associates, P.C. is seeking an accomplished, hands-on Lead Trial Attorney / Senior Litigation Attorney to drive litigation strategy, supervise legal professionals, manage complex personal injury matters, and contribute directly to the Firm's continued growth.

This is a senior leadership opportunity for an attorney who thrives in the courtroom and remains actively engaged in the daily practice of litigation.

The ideal candidate is a proven first-chair trial lawyer, decisive leader, effective delegator, and business-minded professional who takes ownership of results.

This is not a purely advisory or oversight position. The selected attorney will maintain direct responsibility for litigation strategy, case progression, trial preparation, team performance, and business development.

This job is for you if...

• You have the required first-chair jury verdict experience and enjoy personally leading complex personal injury cases through trial.

• You take ownership of case strategy, deadlines, preparation, outcomes, and the client experience.

• You lead attorneys and support staff with clear expectations, constructive feedback, timely follow-up, and accountability.

• You make sound, independent decisions, communicate risks early, and know when to collaborate with firm leadership.

• You build repeatable litigation processes, mentor attorneys, and address performance or workflow problems directly and respectfully.

• You are motivated to develop referral relationships, participate in networking, and contribute to measurable firm growth.

• You treat clients and colleagues with professionalism, integrity, respect, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

This job is not for you if...

• You cannot meet the required Georgia licensure, personal injury experience, or five qualifying first-chair jury verdicts.

• You want a primarily advisory or management role and do not want to remain actively involved in cases, courtroom work, and trial preparation.

• You wait for someone else to identify problems, set every priority, or follow up on your responsibilities.

• You avoid supervising, delegating, coaching, giving feedback, or addressing missed expectations.

• You are unwilling to build referral relationships or participate in business development.

• You neglect deadlines, resist established systems, withhold important case developments, or fail to follow through on commitments.

• You are unwilling to accept feedback, collaborate with firm leadership, or treat clients and teammates respectfully.

What You'll Do

Trial Leadership & Litigation Strategy

· Serve as first-chair trial counsel in complex personal injury and wrongful death cases, directing jury selection, opening statements, witness examinations, expert presentations, and closing arguments.

· Independently develop and execute litigation strategies for high-value and complex cases.

· Maintain active involvement in case management, discovery, depositions, motions, mediations, negotiations, and trial preparation.

· Evaluate case strengths, risks, settlement opportunities, and trial readiness.

· Take ownership of litigation deadlines, case progression, and results.

Attorney Supervision & Team Management

· Directly supervise attorneys, paralegals, case managers, and other litigation support personnel.

· Delegate assignments effectively, establish priorities, monitor completion, and hold team members accountable.

· Provide substantive legal guidance, coaching, and performance feedback to attorneys.

· Oversee litigation caseloads, workflow, and team productivity.

· Establish consistent standards for case preparation, legal work product, and client communication.

· Address operational challenges proactively and implement practical solutions.

Business Development & Firm Growth

· Actively cultivate referral relationships with attorneys, community partners, and other professional networks.

· Identify and pursue opportunities to generate new personal injury cases.

· Participate in networking events, community engagement, and professional development opportunities that strengthen the Firm's visibility.

· Collaborate with Firm leadership and marketing personnel on attorney branding, referral development, and client acquisition strategies.

· Contribute to the Firm's growth through measurable business development initiatives.

Firm Leadership

· Partner with the founding attorney on litigation strategy, operational improvements, and long-term growth.

· Strengthen litigation systems, training processes, and accountability standards.

· Exercise independent judgment and take initiative without requiring extensive day-to-day supervision.

· Lead by example through active case participation, professional excellence, and sound decision-making.

Who We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications

· Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.

· Active license to practice law in Georgia and membership in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia.

· Minimum of 12 years of substantial personal injury litigation experience.

· Minimum of five (5) jury trials resolved by verdict in which you served as first-chair trial counsel.

· Ability to substantiate first-chair trial experience through case information, court records, and professional references.

· Demonstrated experience independently managing complex personal injury litigation from filing through verdict or resolution.

· Proven experience directly supervising attorneys and litigation support personnel, including delegation, coaching, and accountability.

· Demonstrated success in developing litigation strategy, conducting depositions, handling expert witnesses, and preparing cases for trial.

· Experience developing professional referral relationships and contributing to business development.

· Strong legal writing, negotiation, courtroom advocacy, organizational, and technology skills.

· Ability to manage multiple priorities and lead a litigation team with substantial autonomy.

For clarity: Participation on a trial team, second-chair experience, preparation of trial materials, or involvement in cases that settled before verdict does not independently satisfy the five-verdict first-chair requirement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Seven or more jury trials resolved by verdict as first-chair counsel.
  · Demonstrated success obtaining significant personal injury verdicts and settlements.
  · Experience litigating catastrophic injury, trucking, wrongful death, and complex liability matters.
  · Experience managing multiple attorneys or a litigation practice group.
  · Established professional referral network within Georgia's legal community.
  · Experience implementing litigation procedures, mentoring trial attorneys, and improving team performance.
  · Interest in assuming expanded practice leadership responsibilities as the Firm continues to grow.

What Success Looks Like

The successful candidate will:

· Independently lead high-stakes litigation and remain trial-ready.

· Build a productive, accountable litigation team.

· Improve case progression and the quality of litigation work.

· Develop attorneys and strengthen internal legal capabilities.

· Create and maintain valuable professional referral relationships.

· Contribute to the Firm's reputation, client experience, and sustainable growth.

About T. Madden & Associates, P.C.

T. Madden & Associates, P.C. is a Georgia personal injury law firm serving clients throughout the Atlanta metropolitan area, including Decatur and Jonesboro.

Our practice includes motor vehicle collisions, trucking accidents, catastrophic injuries, wrongful death, and other serious personal injury matters.

We are committed to strong client advocacy, litigation excellence, professional accountability, and building a team that contributes meaningfully to the Firm's continued success.

Application Requirement

Applicants advancing in the selection process will be asked to provide a summary of first-chair jury trial experience, including case names, jurisdictions, case numbers, verdict dates, outcomes, and their specific responsibilities.

T. Madden & Associates, P.C. is an equal opportunity employer.

T. Madden & Associates P.C. (“TMAPC” or the “Firm”) is a personal injury law firm based in Atlanta, Decatur, and Jonesboro, Georgia. TMAPC specializes in personal injury cases, including motor vehicle and trucking accidents, catastrophic injury, and wrongful death. We are a diverse and dedicated team committed to providing exceptional legal services to clients while fostering a positive and collaborative work environment for our team.