Litigation Associate

Phelps Dunbar LLP; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Phelps Dunbar LLP in Birmingham, Alabama, seeks an attorney for its Litigation Practice Group. The candidate should have 4–6 years of litigation experience, including medical negligence cases.

Our firm values strong writing and research skills and requires excellent academic credentials (top 25% preferred). The position offers opportunities for growth, mentorship, and exposure to complex civil litigation in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of litigation experience, including medical negligence matters.
• Strong writing and research abilities with excellent academic credentials (top 25% required).

Skills

Litigation experience

Medical negligence

Writing skills

Research skills

Job description

Phelps Dunbar is seeking an attorney for the Litigation Practice Group in its Birmingham, AL, office. The candidate must have 4 - 6 years of litigation experience, including experience handling medical negligence cases.

Our success is based on the expertise of our lawyers. As Phelps Dunbar expands regionally, we look to hire bright, energetic, and motivated attorneys with excellent academic credentials, legal abilities, and skills. The Firm prides itself on the legal expertise and personal qualities of our attorneys who practice at the Firm. Phelps Dunbar offers attorneys exceptional opportunities and resources to help them learn, grow, and develop in the practice of law. As our attorneys progress throughout their careers, we recognize the importance of maintaining our standards of excellence through mentoring, training, and team building.

Job Requirements:

Must have strong writing and research skills with excellent academic credentials (top 25% required).