Associate

Duties/Responsibilities Analytical skills: Ability to analyze and reason independently and apply law to facts of case. Writing skills: Ability to communicate points and ideas clearly, effectively, and succinctly in written format. Proofreading (grammar, typos, etc.). Verbal Skills: Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with clients, insurers, witnesses, and other counsel. Timeliness of work: Consistently completes and submits assignments in a timely manner. Flexibility under pressure: Ability to revise priorities based upon changes or needs, to follow through and meet deadlines. Identifies legal issues on his/her own: Exercises critical thinking by analyzing legal issues independently or asking for guidance when appropriate. Ethical practice of law: Understands and implements. Case Understanding: Knowledge of technical/medical information for case development and advocacy, based on experience. Judgment: Ability to make and willingness to accept responsibility for reasonable and correct decisions consistent with level of experience. Creative approach to client problems: Resourceful and imaginative. Handling of critical depositions: Ability to take deposition of opposing expert and plaintiff. Ability to defend/prepare client. Mediation representation: Readiness to independently represent client at mediation. Overall litigation skills: Readiness to take a major role at trial, as appropriate for experience. Continually makes the effort to further develop litigation skills. Promotion/Development of existing clients: Takes advantage of available opportunities to strengthen relationships and build business with existing clients. Promotion/Development of new clients: Takes advantage of available opportunities to market and secure new clients for associate's. Participates in seminars, public speaking, and writing opportunities. Time entry and billing: Timely and consistently enters and releases time into timekeeping software. Accessibility/Accountability: Available in the office during regular hours, after hours, and on weekends. Required Skills/Abilities Detail-oriented and professional Ability to organize and prioritize tasks Extremely proficient with Microsoft Office Suite Works and presents a positive and courteous demeanor with other attorneys and staff Conducts behavior outside the firm in a way that exemplifies the firm Flexible and adaptable in various situations and when interacting with many different personalities Ability to function in a team setting with Partners, Associates, and Support Staff Participates in firm committees, bar-related, and/or other outside legal activities Dependable with a respect to confidentiality and policies Education and Experience Alabama Bar License Juris Doctorate from an ABA-approved law school Two years of experience in insurance defense preferred #J-18808-Ljbffr