Litigation Associate Attorney

Direct Counsel is seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney to join a prestigious Am Law firm in Birmingham, AL.

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney with 3-5 years of litigation experience to join a dynamic, full-service litigation practice. The successful candidate will work on a broad range of commercial, regulatory, and complex litigation matters while receiving substantial client contact, meaningful responsibility, and partnership-track opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in commercial, regulatory, and complex litigation matters.

• Draft motions, briefs, pleadings, and other litigation filings.

• Manage all phases of discovery in complex litigation, including written discovery, document production, and depositions.

• Conduct legal research and develop case strategy.

• Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, and courts.

• Participate in hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trial preparation.

• Manage multiple litigation matters while collaborating with attorneys across the practice.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.

• Active membership in the Alabama Bar.

• 3-5 years of litigation experience.

• Strong knowledge of litigation procedure and experience managing complex discovery.

• Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.

• Outstanding communication, organizational, and client service skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to work in-office in Birmingham, AL.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $250,000-$315,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

• Comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • 401(k) retirement plan

  • Paid time off

  • Annual bonus eligibility