Legal Jobs in Jester Alabama

Balch & Bingham is seeking a junior associate with litigation experience to join our team in Birmingham, AL. The ideal candidate will have 1–3 years of litigation experience, preferably including exposure to healthcare or professional liability matters.

Candidates must possess excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills, along with strong academic credentials. This position offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience across all phases of litigation, including case evaluation, discovery, depositions, and motion practice, while working in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

A strong interest in medical malpractice defense and the ability to manage complex cases involving medical and technical issues are highly valued.

Candidates must be licensed in Alabama.

A national law firm is seeking a Corporate Senior Attorney with 6+ years of experience to join its Corporate practice in Birmingham, MI. This role involves preparing and negotiating a wide range of corporate and transactional documents, including merger and acquisition agreements, governance documents, operating agreements, supply agreements, and compliance-related contracts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare, review, and negotiate corporate and transactional documents of all types
• Represent clients in business transaction negotiations
• Advise clients on corporate governance, compliance, and operational matters
• Collaborate with internal teams and clients to deliver effective legal solutions
• Support business development initiatives and client relationship-building efforts

Qualifications:

• 6+ years of experience in corporate or transactional law
• Strong academic credentials from an accredited law school
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to work efficiently in a team environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional judgment
• Business development experience is a plus

Why Consider This Role:

• Join a collaborative Corporate practice with exposure to diverse transactions
• Work on complex corporate deals and client-facing projects
• Supportive environment emphasizing professional growth, mentorship, and leadership opportunities

About the job

Spotswood Sansom & Sansbury LLC has an immediate opening in our Birmingham, AL office for a litigation paralegal or project assistant to assist with our defense of a portfolio of personal injury cases, as well as some aspects of our complex litigation portfolio. We enjoy a highly collaborative culture in a familiar environment where individual contributions are recognized and valued.

KEY CONTRIBUTIONS

1. Manage subpoenas to third parties from inception to the collection and organization of all required materials.
2. Interact diplomatically and efficiently with corporate client personnel working collaboratively on the same cases.
3. Assist responsible lawyers with their calendar management, docketing, and scheduling responsibilities.
4. Communicate extensively with third parties to ensure their fulfilment of obligations to us and our clients.
5. Prepare document productions.
6. Organize evidentiary materials received in discovery, including elimination of duplicative materials.
7. Use artificial intelligence to summarize and analyze documents, or be prepared to learn to use artificial intelligence for these functions.
8. Assist in the scheduling of and preparation of materials for depositions.
9. Prepare and manage templates of commonly used documents, such as representation agreements and subpoena cover letters.
10. Support lawyers in all other aspects of litigation, as needed.

THE ESSENTIALS

• A bachelor’s degree
• We will consider either:
• A candidate with outstanding academic credentials, strongly considering law school and seeking to gain experience in a law office environment.
• A paralegal with a paralegal certification or degree, or an appropriate combination of education/experience.
• Must have strong organizational and communication skills, excellent writing skills, the ability to draft documents, and the ability to work independently.
• Strong ability to learn new technology quickly and adapt to artificial intelligence-based technology.

Spotswood Sansom & Sansbury LLC 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, orientation, gender, national origin, military and protected veteran status, or disability.

Overview

A growing litigation practice is seeking a Complex Litigation Paralegal to join its Birmingham office. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with attorneys handling sophisticated civil litigation matters across multiple jurisdictions.

The ideal candidate will be someone who thrives in a fast-paced legal environment, enjoys managing complex case materials, and is comfortable supporting attorneys through all phases of high-stakes litigation.

This role provides significant exposure to complex cases and offers the opportunity to play a meaningful role in the organization and progression of major litigation matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Support attorneys throughout all phases of complex civil litigation, including case development, discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation

• Organize and maintain large case files, including document productions, evidence, and case materials

• Assist with discovery management, including document review, tracking productions, and coordinating responses

• Prepare materials for depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial

• Conduct legal and factual research as needed to support case strategy

• Track deadlines and ensure compliance with court schedules and procedural requirements

• Coordinate with attorneys, experts, and vendors involved in complex litigation matters

• Assist with matters that may involve multiple jurisdictions and overlapping procedural requirements

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2+ years of experience supporting complex civil litigation

• Experience working with large document sets, discovery workflows, and litigation case management systems

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced litigation environment

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work onsite full-time in the Birmingham office

A regionally and nationally recognized civil defense litigation firm is seeking a highly organized and proactive Legal Assistant to support its Labor and Employment Group. This position offers a dynamic work environment in Homewood, Alabama.

The ideal candidate will have prior experience in labor and employment litigation, strong knowledge of court filing guidelines, and the ability to anticipate attorney needs with minimal direction.

We offer a competitive compensation package, including merit-based bonuses, generous paid time off, and a 401(k)/profit sharing plan. If you thrive in a fast-paced civil litigation environment and enjoy supporting multiple attorneys with precision and professionalism, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative support to multiple attorneys in the Labor and Employment practice group
• Draft and prepare various employment agreements and forms.
• Prepare and file legal documents such as appeals, motions or petitions in state and federal courts, ensuring compliance with applicable filing rules and deadlines
• Maintain and manage attorney calendars.
• Perform transcription and document formatting
• Open and manage new client matters, including conflict checks and engagement letters
• Enter attorney time accurately into the firm’s time and billing system
• Maintain case lists and generate monthly reports using Excel
• Create PowerPoint presentations and other client-facing materials as needed
• Proactively monitor deadlines and anticipate attorney needs to ensure timely and efficient case management
• Communicate effectively with clients, court personnel, and firm staff

Required Skills

• Prior experience as a Legal Secretary or paralegal in civil defense litigation, preferably with labor and employment matters
• Strong knowledge of court procedures, filing guidelines, and litigation terminology
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and multiple attorneys
• Proven ability to work independently and anticipate needs without being prompted
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Proficiency in Adobe
• Strong transcription skills; typing speed of at least 70 WPM with minimal errors
• Exceptional attention to detail and time-management skills
• Ability to perform well under pressure in a fast-paced environment

Benefits Offered

· Competitive base salary with potential for spot and annual merit-based bonuses

· Health insurance benefits

· Generous PTO and vacation policies

· 401(k)/profit sharing plan

· Free breakfast first Friday of each month

· Remote workday once/week

Job Type: Full-time

Equal Opportunity Employer. Criminal background check required.

Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A., is a multi-office national defense firm, is seeking Alabama licensed attorneys with civil litigation defense experience, including but not limited to general libility, premise liability, construction defect, trucking & transportation and workers' compensation, for our Birmingham, GA office. The ideal candidate would have 1-5 years civil litigation experience, preferably with 1st or 2nd chair trial experience.

Work would entail reviewing and preparing motions, covering hearings, preparing clients for depositions and attending depositions as well. We are in search of seasoned litigators who can handle files open to close. We are open to hiring attorneys with the right experience throughout the state of Alabama.

QPWB is the largest woman and minority owned law firm in the nation. Our culture supports creative entrepreneurs and we are dedicated to providing growth and career development opportunities. We are building succession plans and this is a great opportunity for attorneys passionate about creating and/or maintaining a vibrant litigation career.

Qualifications

• Admitted to practice in the State of Alabama
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent research abilities and written and oral communication skills

What We Offer

• Excellent Benefits including 401K match
• Exceptional growth and advancement opportunities
• Competitive Salary & training/mentoring programs

Requirements

• Experience with medical records analysis
• Draft initial reports, interim reports, pre-trial reports, trials, appellate activity
• Draft discovery and respond to discovery
• Draft and respond to discovery related motions
• Regularly attend court appearances
• Take and defend depositions of fact witnesses and expert witnesses
• Draft motions for summary judgment
• 1st or 2nd chair trial experience