Jobs · Alabama

Staff Attorney

Wilson Elser · Birmingham, AL · 1 wk ago
HybridFull-time

About the role

Join a High-Impact Litigation Team
Work on challenging, meaningful matters
Collaborate with accomplished legal professionals
Gain opportunities for long-term growth within a nationally recognized firm
Enjoy a flexible hybrid work arrangement that supports work-life balance
Competitive compensation, generous PTO, 401(k) match, and robust medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute discovery strategy for a sophisticated national litigation portfolio on behalf of a major international law firm client
  • Engage directly with in-house and outside counsel
  • Help shape discovery approaches that influence cases across the country
  • Investigate complex litigation matters and identify case-specific discovery issues before they become problems
  • Draft thoughtful, well-supported discovery responses and objections tailored to the unique facts of each case while maintaining consistency with broader national litigation strategies
  • Partner with in-house counsel and outside law firms to develop practical, strategic discovery solutions
  • Analyze trends across cases and contribute to the development of best practices and national discovery initiatives
  • Work collaboratively with a highly skilled legal team in a dynamic environment that values critical thinking, innovation, and continuous improvement
  • Identify opportunities to improve discovery processes, reduce risk, and drive greater efficiency

Requirements

  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
  • Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
  • Experience handling litigation discovery, investigations, or complex civil litigation
  • Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to identify legal and factual issues quickly
  • Outstanding legal writing and communication skills
  • A collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively with attorneys across multiple teams and jurisdictions
  • Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities
  • Experience using AI tools and large language models to enhance legal workflows is a plus
  • Personal injury litigation experience is preferred

Qualifications

  • Passionate about litigation and client service
  • Strong problem-solving and strategic thinking skills
  • Excellent teamwork and communication abilities
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
  • Proven track record of success in litigation and discovery

Skills

  • Strong analytical and research skills
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Proficiency in legal research and document review software
  • Experience with large language models and AI tools

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Generous PTO
  • 401(k) match
  • Robust medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
  • Access to corporate discount programs and employee benefits

Pay

Commensurate with experience

Schedule

Hybrid working arrangement

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