Litigation Associate Attorney

Litigation Associate + Commercial/Business Disputes + Career Growth + $$$ + Great Culture + No Billable Hour Target! Salary: $95,000 - $105,000 per year A Bit About Us We are a well-established Birmingham law firm with a long-standing reputation for handling sophisticated litigation and business matters for individuals, closely held businesses and larger corporations. Our practice is focused heavily on complex commercial and business disputes, including contract matters, shareholder and partnership disputes, corporate issues, employment-related agreements, restrictive covenants, financial disputes, insurance matters and other business conflicts. We are known for providing thoughtful, practical legal counsel while maintaining a collaborative and collegial environment. Attorneys have the opportunity to work closely with experienced litigators, take ownership of meaningful work and build their skills in a sophisticated litigation practice. Why join us Meaningful Litigation Work – Work on sophisticated commercial and business disputes rather than routine, high-volume litigation. Strong Mentorship – Work closely with experienced attorneys while continuing to develop your litigation skills. Career Growth – Build a long-term career in commercial and business litigation with increasing responsibility. Broad Litigation Exposure – Gain experience across discovery, motion practice, case strategy, client interaction and trial preparation. Excellent Work-Life Balance – Enjoy a demanding and intellectually challenging practice without the traditional big-law lifestyle. Competitive Compensation + Bonus – Receive a competitive salary along with additional bonus opportunities. Collegial Environment – Join a respected Birmingham practice where attorneys work collaboratively and take pride in the quality of their work. Litigation Associate | Birmingham, AL A respected Birmingham law firm is seeking a Litigation Associate to join its growing practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who wants to build a long-term career in commercial and business litigation while working closely with experienced attorneys in a collaborative environment. The firm's practice focuses heavily on commercial and business disputes , representing businesses, individuals and organizations in a wide variety of complex matters. The ideal candidate will have existing litigation experience and be comfortable with the fundamentals of working up a case, including discovery, legal research, drafting, case strategy and litigation preparation. The attorney will work under the supervision of senior attorneys while taking increasing ownership of their matters. Responsibilities Assist with commercial, business and civil litigation matters Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions and legal memoranda Participate in discovery, including document review, written discovery and discovery strategy Assist with depositions, hearings, mediations and trial preparation Analyze factual and legal issues and help develop case strategy Communicate with clients, opposing counsel and other parties as appropriate Assist senior attorneys with all phases of litigation Manage assigned projects and deadlines effectively Develop increasing responsibility for assigned matters Qualifications J.D. from an accredited law school Active Alabama Bar admission Prior litigation experience Strong legal research and writing skills Excellent attention to detail and organization Strong communication and analytical abilities Ability to work independently while also collaborating with senior attorneys Experience That Could Be a Fit Commercial litigation Business litigation General civil litigation Insurance defense Personal injury Products liability Professional liability Construction litigation Employment litigation Prior commercial litigation experience is helpful but not required for the right candidate. The firm is particularly interested in attorneys who have solid litigation fundamentals and are excited about transitioning into a sophisticated commercial/business practice. Compensation & Benefits Competitive base salary Bonus opportunity Comprehensive benefits Strong work-life balance Mentorship and professional development Collaborative, collegial work environment Location: Birmingham, Alabama Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. 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