Litigation Associate Attorney

Australia-Employment; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with match

Professional development / CLE support

Bar dues and licensing fees paid

Job summary

Jobot in Birmingham, AL seeks a seasoned Litigation Associate Attorney to manage all phases of litigation from inception to resolution, including complex contract disputes and business matters, with emphasis on persuasive advocacy and efficient case management.

The ideal candidate holds a JD, at least 5 years of litigation experience, and Alabama bar admission, plus strong negotiation, research, and communication skills, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school
• Minimum 5 years of litigation experience focusing on contract disputes and business litigation
• Admission to the Alabama state bar
• Proven trial practice, courts, depositions, and discovery
• Exceptional negotiation, research, and communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with keen attention to detail
• Ability to handle a high volume of cases and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong commitment to professional development and continuous learning
• High level of professionalism and ethical standards

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in all phases of litigation, including court hearings, depositions, and trials.
• Handle a wide range of complex commercial litigation matters including contract disputes, business dissolutions, and various other business litigation matters.
• Conduct thorough and detailed discovery processes to gather necessary information and evidence for each case.
• Prepare and deliver clear, concise, and persuasive arguments and presentations for depositions, court hearings, and trials.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents in a clear and effective manner.
• Provide sound legal advice to clients, explaining complex legal concepts and strategies in an understandable way.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients.
• Collaborate effectively with a team of attorneys, paralegals, and other legal professionals to achieve the best possible outcomes for our clients.

Skills

Negotiation (exceptional)

Research

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Case management under pressure

Professional development

Ethical standards

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission – Alabama

Job description

Litigation Associate Attorney

$125000 - $200000 per year | Birmingham, AL | On-Site | Permanent

Litigation Attorney / $$$ / No Billable Hour Target!

A bit about us:

We are seeking a self-motivated, detail-oriented, and experienced Litigation Attorney to join our dynamic legal team. The successful candidate will be able to handle a file and have a strong background in managing all phases of litigation from inception to resolution, including complex contract disputes, business dissolutions, and business litigation.

Why join us?

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with match
• Professional development / CLE support
• Bar dues and licensing fees paid

Job Details

Responsibilities:

• 1. Represent clients in all phases of litigation, including court hearings, depositions, and trials.
• 2. Handle a wide range of complex commercial litigation matters including contract disputes, business dissolutions, and various other business litigation matters.
• 3. Conduct thorough and detailed discovery processes to gather necessary information and evidence for each case.
• 4. Prepare and deliver clear, concise, and persuasive arguments and presentations for depositions, court hearings, and trials.
• 5. Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents in a clear and effective manner.
• 6. Provide sound legal advice to clients, explaining complex legal concepts and strategies in an understandable way.
• 7. Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients.
• 8. Collaborate effectively with a team of attorneys, paralegals, and other legal professionals to achieve the best possible outcomes for our clients.

Qualifications:

• 1. Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• 2. A minimum of 5 years of experience as a litigation attorney, with a focus on contract disputes, business dissolutions, and business litigation.
• 3. Admission to the Alabama (AL) state bar.
• 4. Proven experience in trial practice, courts, depositions, and discovery.
• 5. Exceptional negotiation, research, and communication skills.
• 6. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail.
• 7. Ability to handle a high volume of cases and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• 8. Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• 9. Strong commitment to professional development and continuous learning.
• 10. High level of professionalism and ethical standards.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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