Commercial Litigation Associate - Birmingham, Alabama

Christian & Small LLP; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Christian & Small LLP seeks a commercial litigation associate attorney to join the Birmingham office. The role covers a diverse practice including business disputes, real estate and construction matters, and complex contract litigation.

The successful candidate will handle motions, discovery, depositions, and trial support in state and federal courts. Qualifications include 2–5 years of civil litigation experience and Alabama Bar admission (or eligibility), with strong writing and oral advocacy

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of civil litigation experience, preferably in commercial, real‑estate, or construction matters.
• Admission to the Alabama Bar or immediate eligibility for admission.
• Strong analytical, writing, and oral-advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects efficiently and work collaboratively.
• Sound judgment and professionalism in client interactions and strategy.

Responsibilities

• Draft motions and pleadings and support trials and arbitrations.
• Manage discovery and coordinate depositions.
• Prepare witnesses for depositions and trial testimony.
• Support complex business disputes and related litigation strategy.

Skills

Civil litigation

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Education

Alabama Bar admission

Job description

Commercial Litigation Associate - Birmingham, AL

Christian & Small LLP seeks a commercial litigation associate attorney to join the firm’s Birmingham office. The position involves a diverse commercial litigation practice that includes some insurance defensebut with emphasis on business disputes, real estate and construction matters, and complex contract litigation.

Position Overview

The successful candidate will represent regional and national clients in a wide variety of matters, including:

• Breach-of-contract, business-tort, and shareholder/partnership disputes
• Real estate litigation involving lease enforcement, collections, title and boundary disputes, and property‑rights issues
• Construction-related matters, including defect claims, project‑delay issues, and storm‑water/surface‑water disputes
• Commercial transactions and workouts that require strategic litigation planning or pre‑suit …
• Creditors’ rights, foreclosure, and enforcement proceedings
• General business counseling and risk mitigation for corporate and real‑estate clients

The associate will take on significant responsibility early, including drafting motions and pleadings, managing discovery, conducting depositions, preparing witnesses, and supporting trials and arbitrations in both state and federal courts.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of civil litigation experience, preferably with a focus on commercial, real‑estate, or construction matters
• Alabama Bar admission (or immediate eligibility for admission)
• Strong analytical, writing, and oral-advocacy skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects efficiently and work collaboratively within a team environment
• Sound judgment and professionalism in client interactions and strategic decision-making

Christian & Small LLP is an equal-opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), age, disability, past or present military service, or genetic information.