Senior General Litigation Associate* – Huntsville, AL office (on-site)

Stites & Harbison is seeking an experienced Senior General Litigation Associate to join its growing office in Huntsville, Alabama. This role is ideal for an established Huntsville-based attorney who can manage litigation matters independently and hit the ground running.

This position focuses on general civil litigation, handling matters in state and federal courts from initial evaluation through resolution. The Senior General Litigation Associate will work on a diverse litigation docket and maintain direct responsibility for strategy, client communication, and case outcomes. This role requires an attorney who is comfortable operating independently, while collaborating with colleagues across the firm as needed.

Manage general civil litigation matters from inception through resolution.

Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and legal memoranda.

Conduct depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials.

Develop case strategy and provide practical legal guidance to clients.

Handle multiple matters simultaneously in state and federal courts.

Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and the courts.

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from a nationally recognized, ABA-accredited law school.

Active bar admission in Alabama (Tennessee Bar admission a plus).

5+ years of general civil litigation experience.

Experience in taking and defending depositions.

Trial, motion hearing, or significant courtroom experience.

Strong legal writing, research, and advocacy skills.

Ability to manage cases independently and exercise sound judgment.

Demonstrated ability to manage a litigation practice independently, including client relationships and day-to-day case management.

Broad general litigation practice serving a diverse client base, including multinational corporations, financial institutions, private companies, nonprofit organizations, family-owned businesses, and individuals.

Opportunity to work at a firm with a distinguished history dating back to 1832, making it one of the oldest practices in the United States.

Autonomy with support from a collaborative and experienced litigation team.

To be considered, please apply by submitting a cover letter, resume, law school transcripts, and a writing sample to Tracey Moore at [email protected].

*Stites & Harbison, PLLC,  is a full-service law firm with 12 offices in eight states who provides competitive starting salaries and benefits including a stipend to defray bar costs, an allowance for moving expenses, 401K, HR-10 retirement plan, flexible spending accounts for un-reimbursed medical expenses and dependent care, various medical and dental plans, group life insurance, long-term disability, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), domestic partner benefits, bar association membership, and various CLE programs.

Stites & Harbison, PLLC is a dynamic and growing firm ranking in the Top 10 “Best Places to Work in Kentucky” for 2025 in the medium company category. The firm has made the list 19 times — 11 of those in the Top 10.

Stites & Harbison is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national or regional origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Notice to Recruiters and Search Firms: Stites & Harbison will only accept submissions if a signed, current fee agreement is in place.

We are always looking to hire top talent in all of our service groups. If you are interested in applying for a position not posted above, please send your resume, cover letter, transcript, and a writing sample demonstrating legal analysis to:

Tracey Moore ([email protected])
Director of Recruiting
400 West Market Street, Suite 1800
Louisville, Kentucky 40202

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