Litigation Associate

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on complex legal issues
• Prepare and present legal arguments in court
• Manage and conduct legal research
• Collaborate with colleagues on case strategies
• Handle client communications and meetings

Requirements

• J.D. degree and membership in the Alabama Bar
• Three or more years of litigation experience
• A federal clerkship is preferred

Qualifications

• Strong academic credentials
• Excellent research, writing, organizational, and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Self-starter with great client service skills

Skills

• Strong legal research and writing skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information

Benefits

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.

Pay

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.

Schedule

Details on the schedule are not specified.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Burr & Forman is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to recruiting, hiring, developing, and promoting lawyers and staff without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, military and protected veteran status, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sex stereotyping, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or any other protected characteristic.