Legal Jobs in Madison, AL

Zig Ziglar is famous for saying “You can have everything in life you want if you will just help enough other people get what they want.” At New Beginnings Family Law, P.C., we take this to heart. Our goal is to help 7000 hurting people and/or families in the next 10 years by providing high quality, wow-experience level legal representation in the areas of matrimonial and family law for people and families in the communities we serve during the most difficult and uncertain times in their lives. The person who serves in this role will play an integral part in helping us achieve this goal. The litigation attorney will represent clients in divorce, child custody, child support, dependency, modifications, contempt, legal separation, adoption, surrogacy, prenuptial, postnuptial, probate, and estate planning cases. The ideal candidate will be a team-player who believes that the practice of law is their form of ministry, the means by which his/she serves others, a person who is comfortable helping clients command the chaos that exists in their lives while also enjoying bringing joy and peace to people in difficult times, a person who takes responsibility and ownership of projects, yet knows the importance of relying on his or her team and connections to obtain the best results for his/her clients, a person who believes that his or her word is his or her bond, who embodies integrity always, a person who desires to seek justice, knows how to express gratitude, and has a humble spirit.

Applicants should possess the following;

• Strong prior academic performance (3.0 GPA or higher)
• A license to practice law in the State of Alabama
• Excellent writing skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated interest in Family Law
• Actual trial experience and/or prior mock trial experience.
• Must be dedicated to the core values and mission of New Beginnings

Family Law, PC

• Must not have any derogatory or inappropriate internet and/or social media presence
• Must be a good cultural fit for our firm
• Willing to accept constructive coaching, mentoring and correction
• Willing to take personal responsibility, and be held accountable to the firms standards and the Rules of Professional Conduct (we don’t play the blame game around here)
• Must have an “all hands on deck” and “no job is beneath you” attitude

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT MAY NOT BE LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING

Conduct Initial Consultations

Draft Legal Documents and/or Assign Document Drafting Duties to Paralegal/Secretary

as necessary

Assign Calendaring and Scheduling Duties to our Calendar Guru as necessary

Review Files At Least Monthly to Determine Status

Communicate with Client regarding Status of the Case

Meet with client to review discovery

Communicate with Opposing Counsel to Resolve Discovery Disputes

Communicate with Opposing Counsel to Resolve ongoing issues throughout the case

Stay Abreast of Statues of Limitations in Cases Where Relevant

Stay Abreast of Deadlines for Pretrial Disclosures

Prepare Deposition Outlines & Exhibits

Prepare Client for Depositions, Mediations, and Trial

Attend Depositions, transitioning to taking depositions as skills grow

Prepare Position Statements for Mediation

Attend mediation, transitioning to conducting mediation as both and advocate and a mediator a s skills and experience dictate

Select Experts and Prepare Documents to be Submitted to Experts

Prepare Legal Memoranda

Review Expert Reports and prepare Expert for Depositions When Necessary

Meet with and prepare Witnesses

Meet with Client to Discuss Ongoing Issues in his/her case

Meet with client to discuss legal strategies for his/her case

Communicate Settlement Offers/Counteroffers to Opposing Counsel

Prepare Exhibits

Prepare Trial Briefs

Appear in Trial and Hearings As needed transitioning to being lead trial counsel as skills and experience dictate

Draft Appellate Briefs

Interview Counselors, Teachers, and others who have interactions with

GAL clients

Conduct Home Studies in GAL Cases and Prepare GAL Reports

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Why do you want to practice family law?

Education:

• Doctorate (Required)

License/Certification:

• Law License (Required)
• Work Location: In person

Stites & Harbison, PLLC, a full-service law firm with 12 offices across eight states, is seeking an experienced Senior General Litigation Associate to join its growing office in Huntsville, Alabama. This role is ideal for an established Huntsville-based attorney who can manage litigation matters independently and hit the ground running.

About the Role

This position focuses on general civil litigation, handling matters in state and federal courts from initial evaluation through resolution. The Senior General Litigation Associate will work on a diverse litigation docket and maintain direct responsibility for strategy, client communication, and case outcomes. This role requires an attorney who is comfortable operating independently, while collaborating with colleagues across the firm as needed.

What You'll Do

• Manage general civil litigation matters from inception through resolution
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and legal memoranda
• Conduct depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials
• Develop case strategy and provide practical legal guidance to clients
• Handle multiple matters simultaneously in state and federal courts
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and the courts

What We're Looking For

• Juris Doctor (JD) from a nationally recognized, ABA-accredited law school
• Active bar admission in Alabama (Tennessee Bar admission a plus)
• 5+ years of general civil litigation experience
• Experience in taking and defending depositions
• Trial, motion hearing, or significant courtroom experience
• Strong legal writing, research, and advocacy skills
• Ability to manage cases independently and exercise sound judgment
• Demonstrated ability to manage a litigation practice independently, including client relationships and day-to-day case management

Why Join Us

• Broad general litigation practice serving a diverse client base, including multinational corporations, financial institutions, private companies, nonprofit organizations, family-owned businesses, employee-owned businesses, and individuals
• Opportunity to work at a firm with a distinguished history dating back to 1832, making it one of the oldest law practices in the United States
• Autonomy with support from a collaborative and experienced litigation team

We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include participation in both 401(k) and HR-10 retirement plans, flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses, a variety of medical and dental insurance options, group life insurance, and long-term disability coverage. Additional benefits include access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), domestic partner benefits, bar association membership, and continuing legal education (CLE) programs.

Stites & Harbison is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national or regional origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

To be considered, please submit a cover letter, resume, law school transcripts, and a writing sample to Tracey Moore at

Notice to Recruiters and Search Firms: Stites & Harbison, PLLC will only accept submissions if a signed, current fee agreement is in place.