Attorney

Ely, McCurry, & Hunter, LLC; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ely, McCurry, & Hunter, LLC in Birmingham, AL seeks a full-time on-site Attorney to handle insurance coverage issues and defense matters. You will perform legal research, draft pleadings and motions, and prepare opinion letters and coverage analyses. The role offers collaboration with colleagues in a small office setting.

The candidate should have a JD from an accredited law school, an active Alabama license (or eligibility), strong writing skills, and the ability to meet multiple deadlines.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school and Alabama license or eligibility for admission.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Ability to manage deadlines and work in a small office environment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Analytical skills

Legal research

Writing skills

Deadline management

Team collaboration

Insurance defense experience

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and Alabama license

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.