Principal Attorney

Personnel Board of Jefferson County

. Represent the City, boards, agencies, and employees in court, before administrative boards, agencies, and mediators .

Posted 10/25/2026full-timeBirmingham • Alabama • United StatesLead💰 $108,617 - $168,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in litigation and transactional law, with a strong ability to negotiate agreements and manage complex legal issues. Proficient in conducting legal research and providing sound legal advice while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

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Alabama State Bar Association MembershipLitigation ExperienceTransactional Law ExperienceLegal Research SkillsNegotiation Skills

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Hard Skills

LitigationTransactional LawLegal Document DraftingLegal ResearchClaim Settlement Negotiation

Soft Skills

DelegationProject ManagementGoal SettingCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

Alabama State Bar Membership

Industry Keywords

Legal ComplianceAdministrative LawContract LawMediationAgency Representation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Represent the City, boards, agencies, and employees in court, before administrative boards, agencies, and mediators
Investigate claims and complaints by or against the City
Prepare for and represent the City in litigation involving the City and its staff
Draft and review legal documents
Provide legal advice and ensure adherence to applicable laws, codes, and ordinances
Conduct legal research and participate in professional development activities
Negotiate claim settlements, contracts, and other agreements
Manage agency projects by establishing goals and timelines, delegating responsibilities, reviewing work, working with outside agencies and vendors, and completing project reports

Requirements

What you’ll need

Member of the Alabama State Bar Association in good standing
Experience in areas of litigation or transactional work handling complex legal issues
Experience assigning and delegating work to administrative support staff
Experience as the lead attorney in litigation or transactional matters
Ability to conduct legal research and maintain a current, comprehensive knowledge of applicable laws and legal procedures
Ability to negotiate agreements
Ability to establish goals and timelines, delegate responsibilities, review work, and complete project reports

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension)
Generous paid holidays
Sick leave
Vacation leave