Associate Attorney, Litigation

Description:

Established insurance defense litigation firm is seeking multiple experienced Litigation Associate Attorneys to handle growing needs in Alabama.

Requirements:

• Highly motivated
• Creativity
• Self-starting and independent thinking
• Professional
• Advanced technology skills for a paperless environment
• Ability to handle large case load
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced challenging environment
• 2-7 years of civil litigation/insurance defense experience (MUST)
• Experience taking and defending depositions (PREFERRED)
• Experience negotiating, mediating, and trying cases (PREFERRED)
• A commitment to exceptional client service
• Top quality writing skills; strong academic credentials
• Desire for hands on courtroom experience
• This is an exceptional fast track career opportunity for candidates seeking a high level of responsibility in a law firm environment
• AL Bar license required. (MUST)

Requirements:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Juris Doctor degree from an American Bar Association accredited law school; admission to the AL bar and in good standing with the bar association
• Effective supervisory and leadership, organizational and critical thinking, judgment and decision-making ability
• Interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate with a diverse group of clients, attorneys and staff
• Ability to demonstrate impeccable integrity in confidential matters.
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
• The physical demands of an associate attorney here are representative to successfully perform the essential functions of the position
• The position frequently requires more than 40 hours per week
• A stationary position for extended periods of time, reading, telephone contact, computer keyboarding requiring continuous use of the hands, occasionally move about the office to access files, bending, stooping, and lifting of light to moderate weight is required
• Ability to manage stressful situations
• Work may also require travel to other firm offices, courthouses all over the state, and various offsite locations, therefore work requires driving

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Moderate noise to include computers, telephone, copy machines and printers
• Ability to work in a confined area, office
• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for extended periods of time
• Hybrid/remote work optional

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Litigation: 2 years (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Vestavia, AL 35243: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Vestavia, AL 35243

Salary : $76,200 - $96,400