Legal Jobs in Normal Alabama

*ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY POSITION AVAILABLE *

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

C ommunicate 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
N ecessary

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

C ommunicate 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

D raft 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

Base Pay: From $75,000.00 per year

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

February 2026 Update GL-5/7 grade levels Border Patrol Agent (BPA) – in the Federal Security and Public Safety Sector (Entry Level) A MISSION WORTHY OF A CAREER! If you’re looking for “just a job,” then stop reading right now.

But, if you’re looking for a long-term federal law enforcement career, one that makes a difference every day to our country and its citizens, then the U.S.

Border Patrol (USBP) would like you to take the first step to becoming an entry level Border Patrol Agent.

USBP is hiring immediately to fill full-time, entry-level, career positions in federal law enforcement where your prior experience in public safety, security, military police or law enforcement may qualify.

Train and work with an elite team of professionals whose camaraderie, pride, and sense of purpose are hallmarks of their daily mission of protecting America.

Now is the time to make your move because, along with excellent base pay, exceptional benefits, and job stability, USBP is offering up to $60,000 in additional incentives (see details below).

Salary and Benefits Annual base salary for newly appointed BPAs varies per grade, as follows: GL-5/GL-7 $51,632
- $92,219 per year.

Border Patrol Agents are eligible to select from an array of federal employment benefits that include health, dental and other insurance plans, a generous annual and sick leave program, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, a retirement plan akin to a traditional ROTH 401(k) offering.
*Recruitment Incentive
* Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents (as defined in 5 CFR 575.102 ) will be eligible for up to $20,000 in incentives.

The first $10,000 will be paid upon successful completion of the Border Patrol Academy, with the remaining $10,000 awarded for accepting a prioritized location such as Sierra Blanca, Presidio, Sanderson, Comstock, Freer or Hebbronville, TX; Lordsburg, NM; or Ajo, AZ.
*Retention Incentive
* Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents may also qualify for up to $40,000 in additional incentives distributed over their first four years.

Duty Locations IMPORTANT NOTICED: Duty assignments available at the time of offer may include the Southwest Border, including prioritized locations.

U.S.

Border Patrol determines duty assignments at the time of offer based on operational needs, which may or may not align with candidates’ first-choice preferences.

RELOCATION MAY BE REQUIRED.

Duty location impacts pay rates; locality pay for federal law enforcement is higher in some locations than others.

A fully trained BPA may be eligible for up to an additional 25% of base pay per the BPA Pay Reform Act of 2014.

This is a career ladder position with a grade level progression of GL-5, GL-7, GL-9, GS-11, and GS-12.

You will be eligible for a promotion to the next higher grade level (without reapplying) once you successfully complete 52 weeks in each grade level.

Duty Locations: You will be asked to select your preferred location for one of the following mission critical locations:> Big Bend Sector Stations
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*Presidio, Van Horn,
*Sanderson, Alpine,
*Sierra Blanca, Marfa Buffalo Sector Stations
- Wellesley Island Del Rio Sector Stations
- Del Rio, Brackettville,
*Comstock, Eagle Pass North, Eagle Pass South, Carrizo Springs, Uvalde El Paso Sector Stations
- Alamogordo, Clint, Deming, El Paso, Fort Hancock, Las Cruces,
*Lordsburg, Santa Teresa, Ysleta El Centro Sector Stations
- El Centro, Indio, Calexico Grand Forks Sector Stations
- Pembina Havre Sector Stations
- Havre, Malta, Plentywood, Scobey, Sweetgrass Houlton Sector Stations
- Calais, Fort Fairfield, Jackman, Rangeley, Van Buren Laredo Sector Stations
- Laredo South, Cotulla,
*Hebbronville, Laredo West,
*Freer, Laredo North, Zapata Rio Grande Valley Sector Stations
- Rio Grande City, Fort Brown, McAllen, Brownsville, Falfurrias, Weslaco, Kingsville, Harlingen San Diego Sector Stations
- Boulevard, Brownfield, Campo, Chula Vista, Imperial Beach, Murrieta, San Clemente Spokane Sector Stations
- Colville, Curlew, Metaline Falls, Oroville Swanton Sector Stations
- Beecher Falls, Burke, Champlain, Newport, Richford Tucson Sector Stations
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*Ajo, Tucson, Nogales, Douglas, Brian A Terry, Sonoita, Casa Grande, Three Points Substation, Willcox Yuma Sector Stations
- Blythe, Yuma, Wellton Duties and Responsibilities As a BPA, you will be part of our 60,000 workforce that strives to protect the American people by safeguarding our borders, deterring illicit activity, and enhancing the nation’s economic prosperity.

Being a BPA makes you a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) profession.

Typical assignments include: Detecting and questioning people suspected of violating immigration and custom laws and inspecting documents and possessions to determine citizenship or violations Preventing and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers of noncitizens at or near the borders by maintaining surveillance from covert positions to include using infrared scopes during night operations Interpreting and following tracks, marks, and other physical evidence of illegal entry of persons or contraband Performing farm checks, building checks, traffic checks, city patrols, and transportation checks Patrolling the international boundary and coastal waterways using a variety of government assets such as vehicles, horses, vessels, watercraft, off-road vehicles, ATVs, snowmobiles, and motorcycles for the accomplishment of the USBP Mission.

Qualifications You qualify for the GL-5 grade level if you possess one of the following: Experience: One (1) year of general work experience that demonstrates the ability to take charge, make sound decisions, and maintain composure in stressful situations; to learn regulations, methods, and techniques through classroom training and/or on-the-job instruction; and the ability to gather concise information through questioning, observation, and examination of documents and records; OR Education Substitution: A bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full four-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; OR Combination of Experience and Education: A combination of general work experience AND successfully completed college education.

This will be calculated using your resume and official or unofficial transcripts submitted with your application.

You qualify for the GL-7 grade level if you possess one of the following: Experience: One year of specialized work experience that shows you have the skills necessary to: Make sound judgments and decisions in the use of firearms.

Deal effectively with people in a courteous and tactful manner in connection with law enforcement matters.

Analyze information rapidly and make prompt decisions where you will be expected to make arrests after the completion of required training and apply these skills in a law enforcement capacity such as criminal code enforcement, determining violations of laws, correctional or rehabilitation work involving criminal offenders, security, military, etc.

The above experience will be applied in connection with the following: Make arrests and exercise sound judgment in the use of firearms; deal effectively with people in a courteous manner in connection with law enforcement matters; analyze information rapidly and make prompt decisions; or develop and maintain contact with a network of informants.

Education Substitution for the GL-7 grade level: A bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement, which is based on (1) class standing, (2) grade-point average (i.e., GPA of 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0), or (3) honor society membership.

Or will receive a bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement.

Or one full year of graduate-level education in a field of study related to law enforcement (e.g., criminal justice, homeland security, justice studies, law enforcement, courts and judicial systems, forensic technology, forensic psychology, or corrections and rehabilitation) from an accredited college or university; OR A Combination of Experience and Education: This will be calculated using your resume and official or unofficial transcripts submitted with your application.

Note: If you have previous or current law enforcement or military law enforcement experience, you may qualify at the GL-9 and or GS-11 grade level.

Please refer to the BPA GL-9
- 11 announcement.

Other Requirements Citizenship: You must be a U.S.

Citizen to apply for this position.

Residency: You must have had primary U.S.

residency (includes protectorates as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five years.

Age Restriction: In accordance with Public Law 100-238, this position is covered under law enforcement retirement provisions.

Candidates must be referred for selection to the Border Patrol Agent position before reaching their 40th birthday in accordance with Department of Homeland Security Directive 251-03.

The age restriction may not apply if you are currently serving or have previously served in a federal civilian law enforcement (non-military) position covered by Title 5 U.S.C.

8336(c) or Title 5 U.S.C.

8412(d).

Veterans’ Preference: You may also be eligible for an excepted service Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA).

The age restriction does not apply if you are Veterans' Preference eligible.

Formal Training: After you are hired, you will be detailed to the U.S.

Border Patrol Academy in Artesia, New Mexico, for approximately six (6) months of intensive instruction in immigration and nationality laws, law enforcement and USBP-specific operations, driver training, physical techniques, firearms, and other courses.

Border Patrol work requires the ability to speak and read Spanish, as well as English.

Border Patrol Agents will be provided training to become proficient with the Spanish language at the Academy.

How to Apply: Click the Apply button on this site.

You will be linked to the CBP Talent Network registration page.

For Position of Interest, select Border Patrol Agent, then complete the pre-screening questions.

You’ll then receive a link(s) to the BPA Job Opening Announcements (JOAs) on USAJOBS, the federal government’s official employment site, to complete your application.

Be certain to review ALL details of the job opportunity announcement and follow all instructions in the application process, including items (resume, transcripts, etc.) to submit.

You will be evaluated based on your resume, supporting documents, and the BPA Entrance Exam.

If you have questions about the application process, contact a recruiter through the U.S.

Border Patrol page: /s/usbp.

As a subscriber to the CBP Talent Network, you’ll receive monthly emails with information about webinars, career expos, and future opportunities with CBP.