What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior General Litigation Associate | Huntsville, AL position at Stites & Harbison, PLLC?
Stites & Harbison, PLLC, a full-service law firm with 12 offices across eight states, is seeking an experienced Senior General Litigation Associate to join its growing office in Huntsville, Alabama. This role is ideal for an established Huntsville-based attorney who can manage litigation matters independently and hit the ground running.
About the Role
This position focuses on general civil litigation, handling matters in state and federal courts from initial evaluation through resolution. The Senior General Litigation Associate will work on a diverse litigation docket and maintain direct responsibility for strategy, client communication, and case outcomes. This role requires an attorney who is comfortable operating independently, while collaborating with colleagues across the firm as needed.
What You’ll Do
- Manage general civil litigation matters from inception through resolution
- Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and legal memoranda
- Conduct depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials
- Develop case strategy and provide practical legal guidance to clients
- Handle multiple matters simultaneously in state and federal courts
- Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and the courts
What We’re Looking For
- Juris Doctor (JD) from a nationally recognized, ABA-accredited law school
- Active bar admission in Alabama (Tennessee Bar admission a plus)
- 5 years of general civil litigation experience
- Experience in taking and defending depositions
- Trial, motion hearing, or significant courtroom experience
- Strong legal writing, research, and advocacy skills
- Ability to manage cases independently and exercise sound judgment
- Demonstrated ability to manage a litigation practice independently, including client relationships and day-to-day case management
Why Join Us
- Broad general litigation practice serving a diverse client base, including multinational corporations, financial institutions, private companies, nonprofit organizations, family-owned businesses, employee-owned businesses, and individuals
- Opportunity to work at a firm with a distinguished history dating back to 1832, making it one of the oldest law practices in the United States
- Autonomy with support from a collaborative and experienced litigation team
We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include participation in both 401(k) and HR-10 retirement plans, flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses, a variety of medical and dental insurance options, group life insurance, and long-term disability coverage. Additional benefits include access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), domestic partner benefits, bar association membership, and continuing legal education (CLE) programs.
Stites & Harbison is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national or regional origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
To be considered, please submit a cover letter, resume, law school transcripts, and a writing sample to Tracey Moore at tmoore@stites.com.
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