Legal Jobs in Mountain Brook

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

The Litigation Associate works on a team of Partners, other Associates, Paralegals and Legal Assistants handling complicated cases that often involve medical and accident records and technical issues. This individual will build client relationships and provide an excellent customer experience for clients.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Analytical skills: Ability to analyze and reason independently and apply law to facts of case.
• Writing skills: Ability to communicate points and ideas clearly, effectively,and succinctly in written format. Proofreading (grammar, typos, etc.).
• Verbal skills: Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with clients, insurers, witnesses, and other counsel.
• Timeliness of work: Consistently completes and submits assignments in a timely manner.
• Flexibility under pressure: Ability to revise priorities based upon changes or needs, to follow through and meet deadlines, with accommodation of partners' schedules.
• Identifies legal issues on his/her own: Exercises critical thinking by analyzing legal issues independently or asking for guidance when appropriate or confused by an issue.
• Ethical practice of law: Understands and implements.
• Case Understanding: Knowledge of technical/medical information for case development and advocacy, based on experience. Ability to recognize theme,issue, and goals in case and develop ways to achieve the desired end.
• Judgment: Ability to make and willingness to accept responsibility for reasonable and correct decisions consistent with level of experience.
• Creative approach to client problems: Resourceful and imaginative.
• Handling of critical depositions: Ability to take deposition of opposing expert and plaintiff. Ability to defend/prepare client.
• Mediation representation: Readiness to independently represent client at mediation.
• Overall litigation skills: Readiness to take a major role at trial, as appropriate for experience. Continually makes the effort to further develop litigation skills.
• Promotion/Development of existing clients: Takes advantage of available opportunities to strengthen relationships and build business with existing clients for associate's level of experience.
• Promotion/Development of new clients: Takes advantage of available opportunities to market and secure new clients for associate's level of experience. Participates in seminars, public speaking, and writing opportunities.
• Time entry and billing: Timely and consistently enters and releases time into timekeeping software.
• Accessibility/Accountability: Available in the office during regular hours,after hours, and on weekends.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Detail-oriented and professional.
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks.
• Extremely proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Works and presents a positive and courteous demeanor with other attorneys and staff.
• Conducts behavior outside the firm in a way that exemplifies the firm.
• Flexible and adaptable in various situations and when interacting with many different personalities.
• Ability to function in a team setting with Partners, Associates, and Support Staff.
• Participates in firm committees, bar-related, and/or other outside legal activities.
• Dependable with a respect to confidentiality and policies.

Education and Experience:

• Juris Doctorate from an ABA-approved law school
• Member and in good standing with the Alabama Bar.
• Three years of litigation/coverage experience in insurance defense preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to stand, sit, walk, stoop, bend, kneel, and grip.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Travel: Limited travel

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

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.

Leading Birmingham Law Firm is offering a highly competitive salary, 100% paid individual health insurance, a comprehensive benefits package, and a substantial year-end bonus. This is a great opportunity for a dependable, driven professional looking for a long-term career with a reputable, low-turnover firm.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with attorneys and legal staff to support case preparation
• Conduct legal research and draft legal documents
• Prepare subpoenas, interrogatories, deposition notes, legal briefs, and requests for production
• Manage client relationships and ensure timely communication
• Assist in preparing for hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials
• Handle general law office administrative duties
• Identify and analyze applicable laws, judicial decisions, and legal articles relevant to cases

Qualifications:

• 3–5 years of legal experience
• Highly organized with excellent communication and client relations skills
• Strong computer proficiency
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage priorities
• High School Diploma required; college degree and Paralegal Certificate are a plus

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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Burrill Poole PLLC is a fast-growing corporate law firm focused on providing exceptional service to our clients. We partner with premier organizations, private equity sponsors, and portfolio companies nationwide. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of complex matters, work directly with clients, and play a meaningful role in high-level transactions within a collaborative, growth-oriented firm.

Position Overview

Burrill Poole PLLC is seeking a Corporate Transactional Associate Attorney (5–7 years experience) to join our team. The ideal candidate will have practical experience in mergers and acquisitions and corporate transactional matters, with exposure to private equity-backed transactions preferred. This attorney will work directly with private owners, management teams, and portfolio companies and will take a lead role in executing acquisitions, recapitalizations, real estate deals, and other strategic transactions, managing key aspects of deals from letter of intent through closing.

Key Responsibilities

M&A Transactions: Take a lead role in drafting and negotiating key transaction documents for acquisitions, divestitures, recapitalizations, and platform/add-on investments, including asset and equity purchase agreements, disclosure schedules, ancillary closing documents.

Deal Execution & Closing Management: Coordinate transaction workflows from letter of intent through closing, working directly with management teams and portfolio companies to drive efficient execution and practical outcomes.

Due Diligence & Risk Analysis: Lead due diligence efforts for corporate transactions, including review of material contracts, governance documents, compliance matters, and operational risk areas. Summarize findings and advise deal teams on risk mitigation strategies.

Equity & Governance Matters: Draft and advise on shareholder and operating agreements, rollover and incentive equity arrangements, entity formation, fiduciary duties, and other governance considerations.

Commercial Agreements in Support of Transactions: Independently draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of corporate and commercial agreements in connection company operations, including vendor agreements, employment agreements, management services agreements, and other related commercial arrangements.

Client Relations & Strategic Counseling: Serve as a trusted advisor to key clients, providing business-oriented legal counsel on corporate matters.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school

• Admission to any U.S. state bar and ability to obtain additional admissions as needed

• Relevant experience in corporate transactional practice, including mergers and acquisitions and contract

drafting

• Demonstrated ability to manage matters and client relationships with increasing independence

• Private equity healthcare transaction experience preferred

• Strong analytical, communication, organizational skills

• Client-focused mindset with sound business judgment

• Ability to travel as required

Join Burrill Poole PLLC and contribute to our continued success in delivering exceptional legal services to clients in the private equity sector. Send your resume to to be part of a dynamic and innovative legal team.

Burrill Poole PLLC is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.