Associate

Wegman Partners; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Wegman Partners in Birmingham seeks a litigation associate with 3–5 years of transferrable experience for a fast-paced litigation practice group. The ideal candidate will handle motions and managing discovery in complex cases, with exceptional academic credentials and strong research and writing abilities.

The role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to interface with clients and opposing counsel, supporting commercial, regulatory, and general litigation matters.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years transferrable litigation experience is required.
• Experience with litigation procedure and drafting motions.
• Experience managing discovery in complex cases.
• Exceptional academic background.
• Excellent research and writing skills.
• Ability to interface directly with clients and opposing counsel.

Responsibilities

• Handle motions and other court filings as part of ongoing litigation.
• Manage discovery in complex cases.
• Interface with clients and opposing counsel as needed.
• Work on commercial, regulatory, and litigation matters across matters.

Skills

Litigation experience

Drafting motions

Discovery management

Legal research

Legal writing

Client communication

Attention to detail

Job description

The Birmingham office of a top tier firm has an immediate opportunity for a litigation associate with 3-5 years of transferrable experience for its fast-paced, multi-faceted litigation practice group.

The ideal candidate should have significant experience with litigation procedure, including drafting motions, and experience managing discovery in complex cases. The candidate must have an exceptional academic background, excellent research and writing skills, and the ability and desire to interface directly with clients and opposing counsel.

Case workload will include commercial, regulatory, and litigation matters. Strong communication skills, attention to detail, a deep commitment to client service, community involvement, and the ability to multi-task and appropriately prioritize matters is essential.