RumbergerKirk is seeking a motivated litigation associate with
2-5 years of civil litigation defense experience to join our Birmingham, Alabama office. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled attorney who enjoys working on meaningful, complex matters, interacting directly with clients, and contributing to a collaborative, high-performing team.
What You'll Do- Handle cases from inception through trial.
- Take and defend depositions, attend hearings and mediations, and argue motions.
- Interview witnesses and experts and negotiate with opposing counsel.
- Conduct legal research and draft motions, memoranda, settlement agreements, and trial-related documents.
- Work directly with clients and collaborate with experienced attorneys on litigation strategy and case development.
What We're Looking For- 2-5 years of civil litigation experience.
- Experience in general liability, casualty, premises liability, product liability, or complex litigation preferred.
- Demonstrated case management experience and the ability to take on increasing responsibility.
- Experience with depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation.
- Strong academic credentials.
- Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and organizational skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail, sound judgment, and a strong work ethic.
- Licensed and in good standing to practice law in Alabama.
Benefits Include- Health insurance with firm-paid HSA contributions on select plans
- Dental and Vision insurance
- Firm-paid life insurance
- 18 days of paid time off (PTO)
- Paid parental leave
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid parking
- Cell phone stipend
- Coverage of bar and CLE expenses
- Optional Aflac supplemental plans
- Access to a company-sponsored financial wellness program
