Associate Attorney

Wicker Smith; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Birmingham, Alabama office of Wicker Smith O’Hara McCoy & Ford, P.A. is seeking a motivated Associate Attorney with 2 to 5 years of experience to join our dynamic litigation team.

This position will provide a unique opportunity to handle complex cases in a collaborative and client-focused environment. You will manage all aspects of litigation, perform in-depth legal research, draft pleadings, argue motions, and participate in mediations and trials.

Qualifications

• Exceptional legal research and writing skills.
• Strong and extremely meticulous organizational skills.
• Experience in Civil Litigation, including deposition.
• High academic credentials from a respected law school.
• Active license/ In good standing to practice law.
• Strong analytical, research, and writing skills.
• Excellent communication and advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Candidates should also possess the ability to take on significant responsibility and be team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, motion practice, and trial preparation.
• Conduct legal research and draft memoranda, pleadings, and motions.
• Represent clients in court appearances, mediations, and arbitrations.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and insurance carriers.
• Develop litigation strategies and work closely with senior attorneys and partners.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

The Birmingham, Alabama, Office

of Wicker Smith O’Hara McCoy & Ford, P.A is seeking a motivated Associate Attorney with 2 to 5 years of experience to join our dynamic litigation team. This position will provide a unique opportunity to handle complex cases in a collaborative and client-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage all aspects of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, motion practice, and trial preparation
• Conduct legal research and draft memoranda, pleadings, and motions
• Represent clients in court appearances, mediations, and arbitrations
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and insurance carriers
• Develop litigation strategies and work closely with senior attorneys and partners

Qualifications:

• Exceptional legal research and writing skills (Writing sample required)
• Strong and extremely meticulous organizational skills
• Experience in Civil Litigation, including deposition
• High academic credentials from a respected law school
• Active license/ In good standing to practice law
• Strong analytical, research, and writing skills
• Excellent communication and advocacy skills
• Ability to manage multiple cases and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Candidates should also possess the ability to take on significant responsibility and be team-oriented

Why Join Us?

Wicker Smith takes pride in providing our employees with an excellent work environment, competitive pay and benefits and endless possibility for growth for those who join our team and initiatives to provide the best service to our clients.

Wicker Smith is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer.