Associate Attorney

Rausch Sturm LLP

Associate Attorney focusing on creditor rights litigation and legal analysis in Alabama. Involves court work and case preparation with responsibilities for managing trials and client representation.

Posted 4/22/2026full-timeRemote • Alabama • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $80,000 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Creditors’ Rights law firm seeking an individual to fill the Associate Attorney position for our Alabama practice
Focus will be a combination of review of information at placement of files to determine collection eligibility and Alabama litigation work
Reviews correspondence and files to determine if suit appropriate
Reviews answers and prepares discovery and dispositive motions
Manages all aspects of preparing for and conducting of trials
Attends court hearings throughout the state of Alabama
Provide analysis and advises on legal and regulatory risks
Represents clients in pre-suit and post-judgement matters
Writes, reviews and edits reports, opinions, correspondence, articles and other documents
Other responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Licensure is required with admission to the Alabama Bar
Knowledge of federal, state and local laws with experience in collection law and/or significant courtroom experience
Must have the ability to work independently
Knowledge in Bankruptcy Law, Foreclosure Law and/or the FDCPA/FCRA/TCPA is a plus
Managing shifting priorities in a fast paced, results driven environment is required
Maintenance of professional appearance and providing a positive company image to the public
Ability to prioritize and organize a high volume of information
Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment
Ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm
Requires a background in civil litigation and experience attending court proceedings
Requires a JD in law; bar admission in Alabama
Preferable location is Birmingham or Huntsville
2 to 4 years of experience as a general litigation attorney

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health savings account
Flexible savings account
Life insurance
Retirement program
Paid time off (PTO)
Employee referral program
Volunteer time off
Bonus program

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Hard Skills & Tools

litigationdiscoverydispositive motionstrial preparationlegal analysisregulatory risk assessmentcollection lawbankruptcy lawforeclosure lawFDCPA

Soft Skills

independenceprioritizationorganizationdeadline managementeffective communicationprofessional appearanceadaptabilityinterpersonal skillsresults-driven mindsetability to manage shifting priorities

Certifications

JD in lawAlabama Bar admission