Description

Duties/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,
        Identifies legal issues on his/her own: Exercises critical thinking by analyzing legal issues independently or asking for guidance when appropriate .      
        Ethical practice of law: Understands and implements. 
        Case Understanding: Knowledge of technical/medical information for case development and advocacy, based on experience. 
        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. 
        Promotion/Development of new clients: Takes advantage of available opportunities to market and secure new clients for associate's.         
        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. 

Requirements

Required Skills/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/Experience
        Alabama Bar License
        Juris Doctorate from an ABA-approved law school
        Two years of experience in insurance defense preferred