General Liability Associate Attorney

Job Overview
A law firm seeks a General Liability Associate Attorney in Birmingham, Alabama. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in handling litigation matters and understanding applicable underlying regulations. This role offers the opportunity to work on challenging cases and provide sound counsel to clients.

Duties

• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, and other legal documents.
• Attend court hearings, depositions, and mediations.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues across departments and offices.
• Independently manage a litigation caseload from beginning to end.
• Communicate with clients and provide status reports.

Requirements

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice in the state of Alabama.
• 2+ years of defense litigation experience.
• Experience with general liability, premises, transportation, or insurance litigation preferred.
• Experience drafting discovery and pretrial motions required.

Education

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admitted to practice in the state of Alabama.

Skills

• Superior analytical skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Sophisticated technical skills.
• Experience handling court appearances, depositions, and trial experience a plus.

Benefits

• Meaningful work handling sophisticated matters.
• Collaborative culture with mentorship and professional development.
• Opportunities for long-term growth within a nationally recognized firm.
• Flexible hybrid work arrangement supporting work-life balance.
• Comprehensive benefits including generous PTO, 401(k) match, and robust medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage.
• Access to corporate discount programs and employee benefits.