Litigation Associate

Burr & Forman

$70K — $100K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • J.D. degree from an accredited law school.
  • Membership in the Alabama Bar.
  • 3+ years of litigation experience.
  • Federal clerkship preferred.
  • Strong research and analytical skills.
  • Excellent client service and organizational abilities.
  • Additional qualifications to practice law in Florida or other states are a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct legal research and prepare legal documents.
  • Represent clients in court proceedings and negotiations.
  • Manage case files and maintain client communications.
  • Collaborate with senior attorneys on litigation strategy.
  • Assist in the development of case theories and trial strategies.
  • Support client service initiatives to enhance satisfaction.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Group term life and disability insurance.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with planning services.
  • Paid time off for work-life balance.
  • Access to free wellness and mental health services.
Full Job Description
Burr & Forman LLP has an immediate opening in its Birmingham, AL office for a litigation associate in its Financial Services Litigation Practice Group. This position requires a J.D. degree and membership in the Alabama Bar. This candidate should have three or more years of litigation experience, and a federal clerkship is preferred. Burr will consider various types of litigation experience. Quality candidates will be self-starters with great client service skills, strong academic credentials, as well as strong research, writing, organizational and analytical skills. Candidates must be qualified to practice law in Florida, and qualifications to practice law in other states is preferred but not required. We value collegiality and diversity among our lawyers and staff, and seek to make the practice both professionally and personally rewarding. The selected candidate will benefit from hands-on mentoring, client contact and long-term advancement opportunity.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Burr & Forman LLP provides a wide range of benefits designed to support our employees and families including comprehensive health insurance, dental and vision insurance, group term life and disability insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan and retirement planning services, paid time off, and free wellness and mental health services among other benefits.

The salary range for this position reflects a reasonable estimate of the range of compensation. Actual compensation is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to, education, work experience, geographic location, skills and competencies, industry knowledge, job responsibilities, market considerations and other business considerations.

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