Litigation Associate

Burr & Forman; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Burr & Forman LLP in Atlanta, GA seeks a Litigation Associate for its Financial Services Litigation Practice Group. The ideal candidate holds a J.D. and is admitted to the Alabama Bar; Florida bar qualifications and cross-state eligibility are viewed favorably.

Three+ years of litigation experience are preferred. Candidates should demonstrate strong research and writing skills, exceptional client service, and the ability to manage multiple matters with professionalism and integrity.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree and Alabama Bar membership required.
• Minimum of three years of litigation experience.
• Florida bar qualification is welcome; other states are preferred but not required.

Skills

Litigation experience

Research & writing

Client service

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

Position Overview

Burr & Forman LLP has an immediate opening in its Atlanta, GA office for a Litigation Associate in its Financial Services Litigation Practice Group. The position requires a J.D. degree and membership in the Alabama Bar.

Qualifications

The candidate should have three or more years of litigation experience, and a federal clerkship is preferred. Burr will consider various types of litigation experience. Quality candidates will be self‑starters with great client service skills, strong academic credentials, strong research, writing, organizational and analytical skills. Candidates must be qualified to practice law in Florida, and qualifications to practice law in other states are preferred but not required.

Benefits

Burr & Forman LLP provides a wide range of benefits designed to support employees and families, including comprehensive health insurance, dental and vision insurance, group term life and disability insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan and retirement planning services, paid time off, and free wellness and mental health services among other benefits.

Compensation

The salary range for this position reflects a reasonable estimate of the range of compensation. Actual compensation is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to education, work experience, geographic location, skills and competencies, industry knowledge, job responsibilities, market considerations and other business considerations.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Burr & Forman is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to recruiting, hiring, developing and promoting lawyers and staff without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, military and protected veteran status, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sex stereotyping, pregnancy, genetic information, disability or any other protected characteristic. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity, E-Verify, and other related posters at www.burr.com/careers/working-at-burr.