Litigation Associate - Birmingham, AL

Hand Arendall•Birmingham, AL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Hand Arendall Harrison Sale LLC is looking for an experienced litigation attorney in our Birmingham office. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with strong academic credentials and a minimum of 3 years’ experience in civil litigation including, commercial and business, municipal, construction, employment and insurance defense. Our Firm offers competitive compensation, annual bonus plans, great benefits, and the opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of matters.

Requirements

Current license to practice law, in good standing with the Alabama Bar
Minimum 3 years of continuous, specific, and verifiable experience
Prior trial experience preferred
Must be able to participate in all aspects of the firm's professional activities, including client intake, trial preparation, etc.
Must record case time and expenses contemporaneously
Must be punctual and able to abide by agreed-to office hours
Must have heightened attention to detail and understanding and meeting deadlines, without compromising efficiency and effectiveness
Must have great research skills
Must have the technical knowhow of Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc., and Adobe, and file management software
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written), professional demeanor and presentation, both in person and virtually
The ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
High ethical standards observing confidentiality of client matters at all times

Nice To Haves

Prior trial experience

Responsibilities

Conducts legal research
Independently drafts litigation documents
Attends client appointments independently
Learns and understands client expectations and key department business goals and assists them in meeting those goals
Handles and actively seeks opportunities to become involved in special projects and on committees
Effectively makes use of technology and automation in the practice of law
Adheres to all standards of excellence in file management
Travels as required to meet business needs
Maintains the integrity of the Firm and products offered by complying with federal and state regulations as well as company policies and procedures.
May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.