General Liability Associate Attorney

Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our General Liability Associate Attorney position in our Birmingham, AL office.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background handling litigation matters and understand any applicable underlying regulations. This role offers the opportunity to work on challenging cases and be at the forefront of litigating emerging legal issues, with talented colleagues throughout the country, and provide sound counsel to our clients.

This is a hybrid position offering great flexibility.

Key Responsibilities:

Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, and other legal documents

Attend court hearings, depositions, and mediations.

Collaborate effectively with colleagues across departments and offices, contributing to a cohesive and supportive team environment.

Independently manage a litigation caseload, working cases from beginning to end.

Communicate with clients and provide status reports.

Qualifications

JD from an ABA accredited law school

Admitted to practice in the state of Alabama

2+ years of defense litigation experience

Experience with litigation involving general liability, premises, transportation, or insurance preferred.

Experience drafting discovery and pretrial motions a must.

Superior analytical skills

Strong written and oral communication skills

Sophisticated technical skills necessary

Experience handling court appearances, depositions, and trial experience a plus