Principal Attorney

Jobtailor; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Birmingham, AL seeks an experienced City Attorney to represent the City in court and before boards, agencies, and mediators. You will investigate claims, prepare for litigation, draft and review legal documents, and provide policy guidance.

The role requires Alabama Bar admission, leadership in complex matters, strong research and negotiation skills, and the ability to manage projects with clear timelines. On-site position with team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Active license to practice law in Alabama (Alabama State Bar in good standing).
• Experience handling complex litigation or transactional matters.
• Experience leading and delegating work to support staff.
• Experience as lead attorney in litigation or transactional matters.
• Strong legal research abilities.
• Proven negotiation skills and ability to draft and review contracts.
• Ability to set goals, manage timelines, and oversee projects.
• Maintain current knowledge of applicable laws and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Represent the City in court, before boards, agencies, and mediators.
• Investigate claims and complaints involving the City.
• Prepare for and represent the City in litigation and transactional matters.
• Draught and review legal documents.
• Provide legal advice on policies and other legal issues.
• Ensure adherence to laws, codes, and ordinances.
• Conduct legal research and engage in professional development.
• Negotiate settlements and contracts.
• Manage agency projects with goals, timelines, and reporting.

Skills

Litigation

Transactional Law

Legal Research

Negotiation

Project Management

Policy Analysis

Claims Investigation

Contract Review

Job description

• Represents the City, boards, agencies, and employees in court, before administrative boards, agencies, and mediators


• Investigates claims and complaints by or against the City


• Prepares for and represents the City in litigation involving the City and its staff


• Drafts and reviews legal documents


• Provides legal advice regarding policies and other legal matters


• Ensures adherence to applicable laws, codes, and ordinances


• Conducts legal research and participates in professional development activities


• Negotiates agreements, including claim settlements and contracts


• Manages agency projects by establishing goals and timelines, delegating responsibilities, reviewing work, working with outside agencies and vendors, and completing project reports

Requirements

• Member of the Alabama State Bar Association in good standing


• Experience in areas of litigation or transactional work handling complex legal issues


• Experience assigning and delegating work to administrative support staff


• Experience as the lead attorney in litigation or transactional matters


• Ability to conduct legal research


• Ability to negotiate agreements


• Ability to establish goals and timelines and manage projects


• Ability to maintain a current, comprehensive knowledge of applicable laws and legal procedures


• Ability to use standard office equipment, such as computer, phone, and copier

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in litigation and transactional law, with a strong ability to negotiate agreements and manage complex legal issues. Maintains comprehensive knowledge of applicable laws and legal procedures while effectively managing projects and delegating tasks.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Litigation Experience


• Transactional Law Expertise


• Legal Research Ability


• Project Management Skills


• Negotiation Skills

Hard Skills

• Litigation


• Transactional Work


• Legal Document Drafting


• Legal Research


• Negotiation


• Project Management


• Policy Analysis


• Claims Investigation


• Contract Review

Soft Skills

• Delegation


• Communication


• Problem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

• Member of the Alabama State Bar Association

Industry Keywords

• Legal Compliance


• Administrative Boards


• Mediation


• Claims Settlement


• Agency Projects

Tools & Technologies

• Standard Office Equipment