Commercial Litigation Attorney (In - house)

ERTC - Empowering Businesses, Securing Futures

ERTC is a partner with small businesses to maximize their eligibility for federal programs such as the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) and the FFCRA tax credit. We provide expert financial guidance to help our clients succeed while maintaining efficient financial operations.

Position Summary

ERTC.com is seeking an experienced Georgia litigation attorney to lead a high-volume portfolio of civil and commercial disputes involving customer non-payment, breach of contract, and enforcement of contractual obligations.

This is an in-house litigation position, not a tax litigation role. The attorney will independently manage matters from initial case assessment and filing through discovery, motions, mediation, arbitration, hearings, and post-judgment enforcement.

The role offers substantial case ownership, direct collaboration with legal leadership, and the opportunity to practice litigation without traditional law firm billable-hour requirements.                                  

Key Responsibilities

●      Manage disputes involving customer non-payment, contract enforcement, and fee recovery through negotiation, arbitration, mediation, and litigation

●      Draft and oversee demand letters, pleadings, settlement agreements, and related legal documentation

●      Represent the company in proceedings where permitted and coordinate closely with outside counsel as necessary

●      Develop and execute dispute resolution strategies aligned with financial and operational goals

●      Negotiate settlements that maximize recovery while minimizing legal risk and expense

●      Establish and refine internal escalation, enforcement, and dispute management processes

●      Monitor and report on recovery performance, cycle times, and legal spend

●      Collaborate with Finance, Operations, and Executive Leadership to support cash flow and risk management objectives

●      Reduce reliance on outside counsel by expanding in-house capabilities

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

●      Active bar admission in Georgia

●      5+ years of relevant experience in litigation, arbitration, mediation, or dispute resolution

●      Litigation experience strongly preferred

●      Demonstrated experience managing disputes from initiation through resolution

●      Strong drafting, negotiation, and legal research skills

●      Business-oriented mindset with the ability to balance legal rigor and commercial realities

●      Proven ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Experience

●     Experience building or scaling in-house legal or collections functions

●      Background in financial services, real estate, SaaS, fintech, or professional services

●      Experience reducing legal spend while improving recovery outcomes

●      Leadership experience managing paralegals, legal operations, or junior legal staff.

●     Health insurance; Dental insurance; Employee assistance program; Health savings account

●      Work directly alongside co-founders and Sr. Legal Counsel

●      Competitive salary + performance based bonus

●      Paid time off

●      Vision insurance

●      Paid Time Off

●      Life Insurance

●      Short Term Disability

●      Long Term Disability

●      Holiday Pay 

●      Hybrid Flexibility for court days (Office is located in Peachtree City)

●      Professional Development

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