Associate Attorney

Carr Allison; Daphne (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent civil litigation firm in Daphne, Alabama, is seeking an Associate Attorney to handle high-exposure premises and mass torts cases. The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of civil defense litigation experience and demonstrate strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Responsibilities include managing legal work independently, collaborating on high-exposure cases, and participating in court appearances. The firm values professional growth in a casual office environment, with potential for a hybrid schedule post-training.

Qualifications

• 3 years of civil defense litigation experience strongly preferred.
• Eager to learn and open to coaching and training.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.

Responsibilities

• Manage work independently after training.
• Collaborate with Shareholders to manage a high-exposure practice.
• Write reports and briefs, take depositions, and handle discovery.
• Attend court regularly.
• Engage in trial preparation and trial in state and federal courts.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Detail-oriented

Initiative

Job description

Carr Allison is a well-regarded civil litigation firm, boasting a team of over 150 attorneys across the Southeast. Our unique philosophy of “early identification – early resolution” has earned us decades of trust and respect from our clients. At Carr Allison, our success is fueled by the collective efforts of our team and we believe that an open-door policy is essential to our continued growth. We proudly champion teamwork, collaboration, and the pursuit of excellence as cornerstones of our firm's culture.

Join a team where your growth is our priority and your work truly matters.

We are seeking an Associate Attorney to join our established Daphne office. This office specializes in high-exposure premises and mass torts cases, as well as big truck litigation, and our practice involves extensive discovery, brief and motion writing, report writing, depositions, and court appearances.

Responsibilities

• Manage work independently after training.
• Collaborate with Shareholders to manage a high-exposure practice.
• Write reports and briefs, take depositions, and handle discovery.
• Attend court regularly.
• Engage in trial preparation and trial in state and federal courts.

Qualifications

• 3 years of civil defense litigation experience strongly preferred.
• Eager to learn and open to coaching and training.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Detail-oriented and curious, with strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Office Culture

• Casual office environment with expectations for professional appearance in court.
• Work full-time in the office initially, with possible hybrid schedule after training.

For more information, please reach out to Smith Busby at [e-mail]. Be part of a firm that values your potential and empowers your success.