Description:

Description:
Established insurance defense litigation firm is seeking multiple experienced Workers' Compensation Associate Attorneys to handle growing needs in Alabama.

Requirements:

Highly motivated
Creativity
Self-starting and independent thinking
Professional
Advanced technology skills for a paperless environment
Ability to handle large case load
Ability to excel in a fast-paced challenging environment
2-7 years of workers' compensation/insurance defense experience (MUST)
Experience taking and defending depositions (PREFERRED)
Experience negotiating, mediating, and trying cases (PREFERRED)
A commitment to exceptional client service
Top quality writing skills; strong academic credentials
Desire for hands on courtroom experience
This is an exceptional fast track career opportunity for candidates seeking a high level of responsibility in a law firm environment
AL Bar license required. (MUST)

Requirements:
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Requirements:

Bachelor's degree
Juris Doctor degree from an American Bar Association accredited law school; admission to the AL bar and in good standing with the bar association
Effective supervisory and leadership, organizational and critical thinking, judgment and decision-making ability
Interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate with a diverse group of clients, attorneys and staff
Ability to demonstrate impeccable integrity in confidential matters.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands of an associate attorney here are representative to successfully perform the essential functions of the position
The position frequently requires more than 40 hours per week
A stationary position for extended periods of time, reading, telephone contact, computer keyboarding requiring continuous use of the hands, occasionally move about the office to access files, bending, stooping, and lifting of light to moderate weight is required
Ability to manage stressful situations
Work may also require travel to other firm offices, courthouses all over the state, and various offsite locations, therefore work requires driving

Work Environment: