Litigation Associate

Phelps Dunbar LLP; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Phelps Dunbar LLP in Birmingham, AL is seeking an attorney for its Litigation Practice Group. The ideal candidate has 4-6 years of litigation experience, including medical negligence, with strong writing and research skills and top 25% academic credentials.

The Firm emphasizes mentoring, collaboration, and professional growth, offering substantial resources to advance trial practice and client service. Proficiency in analysis, argument, and persuasive writing is essential.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of litigation experience, including medical negligence.
• Strong writing and research skills and top 25% academic credentials.

Skills

Litigation experience

Strong writing

Legal research

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).