Litigation Associate

Hand Arendall Harrison Sale LLC; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

Hand Arendall Harrison Sale LLC in Birmingham, AL seeks an experienced litigation attorney to join our team. The ideal candidate has a minimum of three years' civil litigation experience across commercial, municipal, construction, employment and insurance defense.

This full-time role offers competitive compensation, annual bonuses, strong benefits, and a chance to work on a diverse portfolio of matters while upholding the firm's standards of excellence.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice law in Alabama with good standing.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in civil litigation, including commercial and insurance defense.
• Prior trial experience preferred.
• Ability to manage client intake, trial prep, and related activities.
• Record time and expenses accurately and promptly.
• Punctual, reliable, and able to meet deadlines.
• Strong research skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal software.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and draft litigation documents.
• Attend client appointments and manage expectations.
• Lodge and prepare filings and discovery.
• Support trial preparation and strategy.
• Collaborate across departments and committees as needed.
• Maintain confidential handling of client matters.
• Utilize technology to improve efficiency.

Skills

Legal research

Litigation drafting

Client interviews

Deadline management

Communication skills

Education

Alabama Bar admission

Tools

Microsoft Office

Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Adobe Acrobat

File management software

Job description

Salary: Dependent on experience, plus performance bonus and benefit package

Status: Full-time, FLSA Exempt

Hand Arendall Harrison Sale LLC is looking for an experienced litigation attorney in our Birmingham office. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with strong academic credentials and a minimum of 3 years’ experience in civil litigation including, commercial and business, municipal, construction, employment and insurance defense. Our Firm offers competitive compensation, annual bonus plans, great benefits, and the opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of matters.

Essential Functions:

• Conducts legal research
• Independently drafts litigation documents
• Attends client appointments independently
• Learns and understands client expectations and key department business goals and assists them in meeting those goals
• Handles and actively seeks opportunities to become involved in special projects and on committees
• Effectively makes use of technology and automation in the practice of law
• Adheres to all standards of excellence in file management
• Travels as required to meet business needs
• Maintains the integrity of the Firm and products offered by complying with federal and state regulations as well as company policies and procedures.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Working Conditions

Normal professional office setting. Evening and/or weekend work. In State travel will be required.

Typical Physical Needs

Requires prolonged sitting, some bending, stooping and stretching. Requires eye‑hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator and other office equipment. Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare and communicate appropriate reports. May need to climb stairs and lift up to 30 lbs.

EEO Statement

Our company is an equal opportunity employer, and we look to fill every position with the best qualified person regardless of age, gender, race, religion, disability, or national origin. With our offices in Alabama and Florida, we recruit from all over the Southeast to find the right fit for every position.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not supposed to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities or requirements.

Requirements

Qualifications & Prior Experience:

• Current license to practice law, in good standing with the Alabama Bar
• Minimum 3 years of continuous, specific, and verifiable experience
• Prior trial experience preferred
• Must be able to participate in all aspects of the firm's professional activities, including client intake, trial preparation, etc.
• Must record case time and expenses contemporaneously
• Must be punctual and able to abide by agreed‑to office hours
• Must have heightened attention to detail and understanding and meeting deadlines, without compromising efficiency and effectiveness
• Must have great research skills
• Must have the technical knowhow of Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc., and Adobe, and file management software
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written), professional demeanor and presentation, both in person and virtually
• The ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• High ethical standards observing confidentiality of client matters at all times