Senior General Litigation Associate – Huntsville, AL office (on-site)

BIRMINGHAM SCHOOL OF LAW; Huntsville (AL); Presencial; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Stites & Harbison in Huntsville, AL seeks an experienced Senior General Litigation Associate to join its growing office. You will manage general civil litigation from inception through resolution and handle a diverse docket, with responsibility for strategy, client communication, and outcomes.

Candidates must have Alabama bar admission, 5+ years’ experience, deposition experience, and strong writing, research, and advocacy skills. The role offers autonomy with support from a collaborative team.

Formación

• Active bar admission in Alabama (Tennessee Bar admission a plus).
• 5+ years of general civil litigation experience.
• Experience in taking and defending depositions.
• Trial, motion hearing, or significant courtroom experience.
• Strong legal writing, research, and advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage cases independently and exercise sound judgment.

Responsabilidades

• Manage general civil litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and legal memoranda.
• Conduct depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials.
• Develop case strategy and provide practical legal guidance to clients.
• Handle multiple matters simultaneously in state and federal courts.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and the courts.

Conocimientos

Active bar admission

Deposition experience

Trial experience

Legal writing and research

Client communication

Descripción del empleo

Senior General Litigation Associate – Huntsville, AL office (on-site)

Stites & Harbison is seeking an experienced Senior General Litigation Associate to join its growing office in Huntsville, Alabama. This role is ideal for an established Huntsville-based attorney who can manage litigation matters independently and hit the ground running.

About the Role

This position focuses on general civil litigation, handling matters in state and federal courts from initial evaluation through resolution. The Senior General Litigation Associate will work on a diverse litigation docket and maintain direct responsibility for strategy, client communication, and case outcomes. This role requires an attorney who is comfortable operating independently, while collaborating with colleagues across the firm as needed.

What You’ll Do

• Manage general civil litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and legal memoranda.
• Conduct depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials.
• Develop case strategy and provide practical legal guidance to clients.
• Handle multiple matters simultaneously in state and federal courts.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and the courts.

What We’re Looking For

• Active bar admission in Alabama (Tennessee Bar admission a plus).
• 5+ years of general civil litigation experience.
• Experience in taking and defending depositions.
• Trial, motion hearing, or significant courtroom experience.
• Strong legal writing, research, and advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage cases independently and exercise sound judgment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a litigation practice independently, including client relationships and day-to-day case management.

Why Join Us

• Broad general litigation practice serving a diverse client base, including multinational corporations, financial institutions, private companies, nonprofit organizations, family-owned businesses, and individuals.
• Opportunity to work at a firm with a distinguished history dating back to 1832, making it one of the oldest practices in the United States.
• Autonomy with support from a collaborative and experienced litigation team.