Attorney

Chapter 13 Trustee Middle District of Alabama; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Ely, McCurry, & Hunter, LLC is seeking a full-time attorney focused on insurance coverage matters and related defense work. The candidate will perform legal research, draft pleadings and motions, and prepare coverage analyses.

You will collaborate with colleagues in a small office setting, supporting strategy and case management while maintaining high-quality advocacy for diverse clients in coverage and defense contexts.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Proficient in legal research using electronic and traditional resources to support motions, briefs, and opinions.
• JD from an accredited law school and active license to practice law in Alabama (or eligibility for admission).
• Affinity for writing coupled with strong writing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines, and work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Prior experience in insurance defense, coverage work, or commercial litigation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle a variety of insurance coverage issues and related defense cases, including research and strategy.
• Perform legal research, draft pleadings and motions, and prepare opinion letters and coverage analyses.
• Collaborate with colleagues on case strategy and case management in a small, on-site firm environment.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting pleadings

Legal writing

Deadline management

Team collaboration

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Job description

Company Description

Ely, McCurry, & Hunter, LLC specializes in first-party and third-party insurance coverage matters, including extra-contractual exposure. The firm provides representation to a wide range of clients in the insurance industry in both the coverage and defense context. Prospective attorneys can expect exposure to complex coverage matters and the opportunity to develop litigation skills.

Role Description

The attorney will handle a variety of insurance coverage issues along with task-related insurance defense cases, including legal research, drafting pleadings and motions, and preparing opinion letters and coverage analyses. The attorney will collaborate with colleagues on strategy and case management on a one-on-one basis with all attorneys in the firm in a small office environment. The firm is seeking a full time, on-site hire; however, flexible hours may be considered depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Proficient in legal research using electronic and traditional resources to support motions, briefs, and opinions.
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active license to practice law in Alabama (or eligibility for admission).
• Affinity for writing coupled with strong writing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines, and work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Prior experience in insurance defense, coverage work, or commercial litigation is preferred.