Associate Attorney

Jobot; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental & Vision

401k

Flexible PTO

Bonuses

Mentorship

Job summary

Jobot, a premier Alabama law firm, seeks an Associate Attorney with 2+ years of litigation and corporate law experience to join our Birmingham office. You will support complex matters, conduct research, draft pleadings, and collaborate with seasoned lawyers to deliver practical legal solutions.

We offer health, dental and vision, a 401(k), flexible PTO, reasonable billables, bonuses and mentorship. This on-site, permanent role provides meaningful client work and clear paths for growth.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing in the applicable jurisdiction.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience practicing law.
• Experience in legal research, litigation, corporate law, legal advice, legal documents, contract law, and legal writing, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate complex legal issues into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Excellent legal writing, document drafting, and verbal communication skills.
• Sound judgment, attention to detail, and a client-focused approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to prioritize competing deadlines, work independently, and collaborate effectively with a legal team.
• Commitment to professionalism, ethical practice, and delivering high-quality legal work.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough legal research and analyze statutes, regulations, case law, and other authorities to support client matters.
• Assist with litigation, including case assessment, discovery, motion practice, deposition preparation, settlement negotiations, and trial preparation.
• Draft, review, and revise legal documents, including pleadings, motions, briefs, contracts, corporate records, and correspondence.
• Provide clear, well-supported legal advice tailored to clients’ business objectives and legal needs.
• Support corporate law matters, including entity formation, governance, compliance, and business transactions.
• Analyze, draft, and negotiate contracts, identifying risks and recommending practical solutions.
• Collaborate with attorneys, clients, and other stakeholders to develop and execute effective legal strategies.
• Manage multiple matters, maintain accurate case files, and meet court deadlines and client commitments.
• Stay current on relevant legal developments while upholding professional ethics and confidentiality.

Skills

Legal research

Litigation

Corporate law

Contract law

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Client communication

Team collaboration

Ethical practice

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Job description

Associate Attorney

$90000 - $150000 per year | Birmingham, AL | On-site | Permanent

High Stakes Civil Litigation

A bit about us:

We are a premier AL law firm that handles cases with a level of sophistication normally associated with much larger firms. We represent clients throughout the Southeast in high stake litigation and appellate work including employment related matters, business torts, financial services, insurance coverage, and professional liability claims.

Why join us?

• Health , Dental and Vision
• 401k
• Flexible PTO
• Reasonable Billables
• Bonuses
• Mentorship

Job Details

Join a dynamic legal team as a Permanent Associate Attorney and put your legal expertise to work on challenging, meaningful matters. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney with 2+ years of experience who enjoys litigation, corporate law, and helping clients navigate complex legal issues. You will collaborate with experienced attorneys, build strong client relationships, and contribute to practical legal strategies from research through resolution.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough legal research and analyze statutes, regulations, case law, and other authorities to support client matters.
• Assist with litigation, including case assessment, discovery, motion practice, deposition preparation, settlement negotiations, and trial preparation.
• Draft, review, and revise legal documents, including pleadings, motions, briefs, contracts, corporate records, and correspondence.
• Provide clear, well-supported legal advice tailored to clients’ business objectives and legal needs.
• Support corporate law matters, including entity formation, governance, compliance, and business transactions.
• Analyze, draft, and negotiate contracts, identifying risks and recommending practical solutions.
• Collaborate with attorneys, clients, and other stakeholders to develop and execute effective legal strategies.
• Manage multiple matters, maintain accurate case files, and meet court deadlines and client commitments.
• Stay current on relevant legal developments while upholding professional ethics and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing in the applicable jurisdiction.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience practicing law.
• Experience in legal research, litigation, corporate law, legal advice, legal documents, contract law, and legal writing, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate complex legal issues into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Excellent legal writing, document drafting, and verbal communication skills.
• Sound judgment, attention to detail, and a client-focused approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to prioritize competing deadlines, work independently, and collaborate effectively with a legal team.
• Commitment to professionalism, ethical practice, and delivering high-quality legal work.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.