Description:
About the role:The Associate Attorney will handle a variety of general liability and civil litigation defense matters, representing clients throughout all phases of litigation, from initial investigation through resolution and trial.
The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of civil litigation or insurance defense experience, strong legal research and writing skills, and the ability to independently manage a caseload while collaborating with an experienced legal team.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage general liability and civil litigation defense matters from inception through resolution
- Handle cases involving premises liability, personal injury, negligence, property damage, and other general liability claims
- Draft and prepare pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, memoranda, and other legal documents
- Conduct legal research and analyze applicable statutes, case law, and procedural rules
- Manage written discovery, document review, and production
- Take and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts
- Attend hearings, mediations, arbitrations, case management conferences, and other court proceedings
- Develop litigation strategies, evaluate liability and damages, and provide recommendations regarding case resolution
- Prepare cases for trial, including witness preparation, exhibits, pretrial motions, and other litigation materials
- Communicate regularly with clients, insurance carriers, experts, and opposing counsel
- Maintain compliance with court deadlines, client reporting requirements, and internal case management procedures
- Collaborate with partners, associates, paralegals, and legal support staff on ongoing matters
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
- Active membership in good standing with the Alabama State Bar required
- 3+ years of civil litigation or insurance defense experience
- General liability defense experience strongly preferred
- Experience handling premises liability, personal injury, negligence, or related defense matters preferred
- Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
- Experience managing discovery, depositions, hearings, and other litigation proceedings
- Familiarity with Alabama state and federal court procedures
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to independently manage a caseload and meet deadlines
- Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively within a legal team
- Professional, responsive, and client-service oriented
