Current Openings
Commercial Litigation Associate – Birmingham, Alabama
Christian & Small LLP seeks a commercial litigation associate attorney to join the firm’s Birmingham office. The position involves a diverse commercial litigation practice that includes some insurance defense but with emphasis on business disputes, real estate and construction matters, and complex contract litigation.
Position Overview
The successful candidate will represent regional and national clients in a wide variety of matters, including:
- Breach-of-contract, business-tort, and shareholder/partnership disputes
- Real estate litigation involving lease enforcement, collections, title and boundary disputes, and property-rights issues
- Construction-related matters, including defect claims, project-delay issues, and storm-water/surface-water disputes
- Commercial transactions and workouts that require strategic litigation planning or pre-suit resolution
- Creditors’ rights, foreclosure, and enforcement proceedings
- General business counseling and risk mitigation for corporate and real-estate clients
The associate will take on significant responsibility early, including drafting motions and pleadings, managing discovery, conducting depositions, preparing witnesses, and supporting trials and arbitrations in both state and federal courts.
Qualifications
- 2–5 years of civil litigation experience, preferably with a focus on commercial, real-estate, or construction matters
- Alabama Bar admission (or immediate eligibility for admission)
- Strong analytical, writing, and oral-advocacy skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects efficiently and work collaboratively within a team environment
- Sound judgment and professionalism in client interactions and strategic decision-making
Why Christian & Small
Christian & Small is a regional litigation and business law firm representing clients ranging from emerging businesses to Fortune 500 companies. The firm offers:
- Meaningful client contact and courtroom experience early in your career
- A collaborative, collegial environment emphasizing mentorship and professional growth
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and profit-sharing
- A culture that values excellence, integrity, and community involvement
How to Apply
Please submit a résumé, law-school transcript, and a short writing sample to recruiting@csattorneys.com. All inquiries will be handled confidentially.
Christian & Small LLP is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Christian & Small is Built for Lawyers Who Are Ready for More
If you’ve built your career in BigLaw or a boutique shop, but feel boxed in by origination politics, rigid practice silos, or a culture that rewards hours over impact – it is time for something different. We offer a smarter path forward for accomplished attorneys who want to grow, lead, and practice law with purpose. Your ideas matter here. Your voice carries. And your career has room to evolve. We are not just another law firm – we are “NonStopAdvocates, committed to excellence, collaboration, and meaningful client service.
Why Choose Christian & Small
- A Culture of Trust – Clients belong to the firm, not to individual egos. We staff cases based on experience and fit, so you can focus on solving problems and delivering results.
- Compensation That Reflects Your Value – Our pay model rewards well-rounded and productive lawyers who are invested in the firm’s culture of top-level client service and contribute to the firm’s growth. We don’t reduce your worth to a single metric.
- Team-First Mentality – At Christian & Small, we believe good lawyers improve each other. You’ll join a tight-knit group of respected litigators who collaborate, not compete.
- The Opportunity to Matter – You won’t be a cog in a machine. You’ll be part of shaping the firm’s strategy, mentoring rising talent, and building something you can be proud of. If you’re ready to leave behind the bureaucracy and reclaim what made you love practicing law in the first place, let’s talk.
Informal inquiries are welcome, and all applications will be strictly confidential. Email questions or resume to recruiting@csattorneys.com.
Christian & Small LLP is an equal-opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), age, disability, past or present military service, or genetic information.