Associate Attorney

Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A. • Birmingham, AL

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About The Position

Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A. (QPWB), a multi-office national defense firm and the largest minority-owned law firm in the United States, is seeking an experienced Associate Attorney for its Birmingham, Alabama office, focusing on general liability defense. This full-time role handles general liability and civil litigation defense matters throughout all phases of litigation, from initial investigation through resolution and trial. The attorney will independently manage a caseload while collaborating with an experienced legal team.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with the Alabama State Bar.
• At least 3 years of civil litigation or insurance defense experience.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Experience managing discovery, depositions, hearings, and other litigation proceedings.
• Familiarity with Alabama state and federal court procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to independently manage a caseload and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively independently and collaboratively within a legal team.
• Professional, responsive, and client-service oriented.

Nice To Haves

• General liability defense experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience handling premises liability, personal injury, negligence, or related defense matters is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage general liability and civil litigation defense matters from inception through resolution.
• Handle premises liability, personal injury, negligence, property damage, and other general liability claims.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, memoranda, and other legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and analyze applicable statutes, case law, and procedural rules.
• Manage written discovery, document review, and production.
• Take and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts.
• Attend hearings, mediations, arbitrations, case management conferences, and other court proceedings.
• Develop litigation strategies, evaluate liability and damages, and recommend case resolutions.
• Prepare cases for trial, including witness preparation, exhibits, pretrial motions, and other litigation materials.
• Communicate regularly with clients, insurance carriers, experts, and opposing counsel.
• Maintain compliance with court deadlines, client reporting requirements, and internal case management procedures.
• Collaborate with partners, associates, paralegals, and legal support staff on ongoing matters.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employer-paid life insurance and short-term disability.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and personal time off.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within a national law firm.
• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree