Litigation Associate

Full-time

No

Litigation Associate

Aldridge Pite, LLP is a multi-state law firm that focuses heavily on the utilization of technology to create work flow synergies with its clients and business partners. Aldridge Pite is a full-service provider of legal services to depository and non-depository financial institutions including banks, credit unions, mortgage servicing concerns, institutional investors, private firms, and other commercial clients. Aldridge Pite is dedicated to providing best-in-class representation across all of its Practice Areas through its unwavering subscription to three fundamental tenets: Partnership, Integrity, and Innovation.

Job Description

The Litigation Attorney in our Alabama Office is responsible for handling litigation matters for the Law Firm. They will utilize legal knowledge and experience as necessary to facilitate the litigation process on behalf of our clients. The litigation candidate will report to our Supervising Partner, AL and our Supervising Partner, GA Litigation on their respective matters.

Responsibilities:

Attend mediations, trials, and hearings, and other duties as assigned
Perform legal research and writing
Take and defend depositions
Draft pleadings, briefs, affidavits, discovery, proposed orders, correspondence, memoranda, and opinion letters
Travel on an as needed basis
Write articles and make presentations to clients, trade associations, and ICLE
Participate in marketing initiatives

Required Skills, Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree with a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school
Member of the Alabama and Georgia Bar, while maintaining all necessary licensing and continuing legal education requirements
Litigation experience in GA preferred, but not required
At least five years litigation experience, foreclosure experience a plus
Title experience is preferred
Must be well-versed in the rules of evidence, introducing evidence, and civil procedure in both state and federal court
Must be able to work well with all members of the group
Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency with Word, Excel and other Microsoft Office products
Proficiency with Fastcase or Westlaw
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and cases
Must possess strong organizational skills
Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly

General Competency Factors

Must be proficient in software tools, including but not limited to Word, Excel, Outlook, and the Internet.
Must possess strong written and verbal communications skills.
Must provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers
Identifies and solves issues in a timely manner.
Must be a team player and willing to help others in their department whenever necessary.
Must be extremely organized and be able to multi-task.
Conscientious with respect to work completion, deadlines, time management and attendance.
Takes initiative in face of obstacles and identifies what needs to be done and takes action.
Demonstrates commitment to Law Firm’s vision, mission, and core values.
Analytical and detail oriented, while working at a fast pace and capable of multi-tasking.
Develops professional relationships and builds rapport with others.
Overall good work ethic and willingness to adapt to change.

Benefits

In addition to remote work for most positions, Aldridge Pite, LLP offers a comprehensive benefit program including:

Company Paid Life and Disability Insurance plans
Medical, Dental and Vision Plans with Prescription coverage
401K Retirement Savings Plan
Flexible scheduling (within reason, depending on position)
Generous PTO plan for all full-time employees
Full equipment station at no cost for remote employees, including dual monitors
Employee Assistance Plan, offering free 24/7 counseling and consulting services to support emotional health and wellbeing
Wellness programs and employee discounts
Learning and development training opportunities for both personal and professional growth
And so much more!

Equal Employment Opportunity

Aldridge Pite, LLP is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state or local law. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity.

Other details

Job Family Aldridge Pite, LLP
Pay Type Salary

Litigation Associate

Aldridge Pite, LLP is looking for an experienced Litigation Attorney to join their Alabama office. This position is responsible for handling litigation matters for the Law Firm and utilizing legal knowledge and experience as necessary to facilitate the litigation process on behalf of clients. The candidate must have a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and be a member of the Alabama and Georgia Bar. In addition, the candidate must have at least five years of litigation experience, with foreclosure experience a plus, and title experience is preferred.

Responsibilities:

Attend mediations, trials, and hearings, and other duties as assigned
Perform legal research and writing
Take and defend depositions
Draft pleadings, briefs, affidavits, discovery, proposed orders,

Not specified

Company Paid Life and Disability Insurance, Medical, Dental and Vision Plans, 401K Retirement Savings Plan, Flexible scheduling, Generous PTO plan, Full equipment station for remote employees, Employee Assistance Plan, Wellness programs and employee discounts, Learning and development training opportunities

Not specified

Legal knowledge, legal research, writing, depositions, pleadings, briefs, discovery, correspondence, memoranda, opinion letters, marketing, customer service, problem solving, time management, adaptability, team work, communication, organization, Microsoft Office, Fastcase, Westlaw

Bachelor's degree, Juris Doctorate from accredited law school

Interested candidates can apply online through the company's website.

Qualification and Experience Bachelor's degree, Juris Doctorate from accredited law school, Member of Alabama and Georgia Bar, litigation experience preferred, foreclosure experience a plus, title experience preferred

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