Associate Attorney

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney with civil defense litigation experience for its Birmingham, Alabama office. The successful candidate will be trained and mentored to develop litigation and trial skills, taking on lead counsel responsibilities while assisting partners with litigation-related assignments. This role is ideal for a team player committed to honing their craft as a litigator.

Duties

• Conduct case intake, review files, and gather key information from claim files.
• File responsive pleadings within statutory deadlines.
• Draft and serve discovery requests and responses.
• Communicate with insureds and claims representatives for case updates.
• Take and defend depositions to assess credibility and claim validity.
• Analyze non-party records to identify inconsistencies in testimony.
• Prepare detailed case evaluations for insurance carriers.
• Engage in motion practice, drafting and arguing pretrial motions.
• Develop and execute litigation strategies collaboratively.
• Participate in settlement negotiations and mediations.
• Prepare cases for trial, including jury selection and witness preparation.
• Represent clients in court proceedings with professionalism.
• Meet a 1,750 annual billable hour requirement.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in the Alabama State Bar.
• Strong organizational skills to manage a caseload effectively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to shifting priorities and fast-moving deadlines.
• Resourceful and proactive in problem-solving.
• 2 to 3 years of insurance defense experience required.

Education

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active membership in the Alabama State Bar.

Skills

• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage caseloads independently.
• Proactive and resourceful problem-solving abilities.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunities in compliance with applicable laws.
• A diverse and inclusive workplace.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
400 Perimeter Center Ter NE Ste 900
Atlanta
Georgia
United States 30346
Phone : 770-450-2000
Fax : (213) 895-7306