THE OPPORTUNITY
Core Talent Services is recruiting on behalf of a well-established plaintiff personal injury firm in Birmingham, Alabama that is experiencing significant growth and is looking to add talented attorneys to its litigation team. This firm has a strong reputation in the Birmingham legal community, a robust pipeline of cases, and the infrastructure to support attorneys who want to focus on what they do best — advocating for clients and winning cases.
Whether you are an experienced PI attorney ready to step into a high-volume, high-impact role or an associate with a strong litigation foundation looking to build your personal injury practice, this firm has a path for you. The right candidate is a committed advocate who connects genuinely with clients, is not afraid of a courtroom, and thrives in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Manage a caseload of plaintiff personal injury matters from initial intake through settlement or verdict
• Conduct thorough client intakes, evaluate case merits, and counsel clients on legal strategy and case progression
• Investigate facts, gather evidence, interview witnesses, and coordinate with investigators and experts
• Draft and file pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, and legal briefs
• Take and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and expert witnesses
• Negotiate settlements with defense counsel and insurance adjusters on behalf of clients
• Prepare cases for trial including exhibit preparation, witness preparation, and trial strategy development
• Try cases to verdict in state court — first-chair trial experience is a significant asset
• Review and analyze medical records, accident reports, and other case documentation
• Communicate consistently and professionally with clients, keeping them informed and confident throughout the process
• Collaborate with paralegals, legal assistants, and support staff to manage case workflows efficiently
• Meet deadlines, manage statutes of limitations, and maintain accurate case management records
PRACTICE AREAS
The firm handles a broad range of plaintiff personal injury matters. Candidates with experience in any of the following areas are encouraged to apply:
• Motor vehicle accidents — automobile, truck, motorcycle, and rideshare
• Trucking and commercial vehicle litigation
• Premises liability — slip and fall, negligent security, inadequate maintenance
• Products liability and defective consumer goods
• Medical malpractice and healthcare negligence
• Wrongful death
• Workplace injuries and workers’ compensation
• Catastrophic injury — traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, burn injuries
• Uninsured and underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) claims
REQUIREMENTS
• Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school
• Active Alabama State Bar license in good standing — required
• Minimum 2 years of plaintiff personal injury litigation experience — preferred; strong candidates with transferable litigation backgrounds will be considered
• Proven ability to manage cases independently from intake through resolution
• Experience taking and defending depositions
• Working knowledge of Alabama Rules of Civil Procedure, Rules of Evidence, and personal injury case law
• Demonstrated negotiation skills with insurance adjusters and defense counsel
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex legal matters clearly to clients
• Client-first mentality — genuine empathy and commitment to the people you represent
• Ability to manage a high-volume caseload with competing deadlines and priorities
• Proficiency with case management software and standard legal technology platforms
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• First-chair jury trial experience in Alabama state court
• Experience with catastrophic injury cases or high-value settlements
• Existing network of referral relationships in the Birmingham legal or medical community
• Spanish language fluency — a meaningful differentiator given the firm’s client base
• Admission to United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama or other federal districts