Attorney Jobs in Alabama

An Attorney, also known as a Lawyer, plays a crucial role in the legal industry by providing professional legal advice, interpreting and applying laws, and representing individuals, corporations, and government agencies in court disputes and negotiations. They draft and file legal documents such as lawsuits, appeals, contracts, deeds, and wills. Attorneys might also specialize in certain areas of law such as criminal law, family law, civil rights law, environmental law, or tax law. They must have a comprehensive understanding of legal theories and be able to effectively use laws and precedents to assist their clients.

Attorneys must have a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA), and they must pass their state's bar exam to be certified to practice law. Their work requires excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, research, and public speaking skills. Prior to becoming an attorney, individuals may have roles such as a Law Clerk, Paralegal, or Legal Intern, to gain practical experience in the legal field. These roles often involve conducting legal research, drafting legal documents, and assisting attorneys in preparing for trials and hearings.

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Patient Advocate 2

  • Complete Health
  • Pell City, AL
  • 13 hours ago
  • Pell City, AL
  • 13 hours ago

JOB SUMMARY: Under direction of the Value Based Care (VBC) Leadership, the Patient Advocate provides and facilitates communication of basic health information, and performs clerical, clinical...

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Member Experience Advocate - Universal - South Region Branches Full-Time

  • Avadian Credit Union
  • Dothan, AL
  • 1 day ago
  • Dothan, AL
  • 1 day ago

Job Type Full-time Description Member Experience Advocate - Universal - Tag Team - South Region Branches Each region has its own Tag Team. The employees on a Tag Team will travel and work in the...

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Contact Center Advocate Full-Time

  • Avadian Credit Union
  • Hoover, AL
  • 2 days ago
  • Hoover, AL
  • 2 days ago

Job Type Full-time Description Contact Center Advocate - Full-Time Rate: $20 per hour + Comprehensive Benefits Package Primary Job Role: Serve as a liaison between members and the Credit Union to...

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Patient Advocate

  • St. Tammany Parish Hospital (USA)
  • Mobile, AL
  • 2 days ago
  • Mobile, AL
  • 2 days ago

At St. Tammany Health System, delivering world-class healthcare close to home is our goal. That means we are committed to attracting and retaining the very best professionals for every position in...

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Senior Supervising Attorney, Inclusion and Anti-Extremism

  • Southern Poverty Law Center
  • Montgomery, AL
  • 2 days ago
  • Montgomery, AL
  • 2 days ago

The Southern Poverty Law Center is seeking a Senior Supervising Attorney committed to dismantling white supremacy....

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Attorney Guardianship & Elder Law

  • The Nagler Group
  • Pelham, AL
  • 3 days ago
  • Pelham, AL
  • 3 days ago

Remote Attorney - New Hampshire Must live and be barred in New Hampshire to be considered....

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Senior Attorney IP Law

  • Global Foundries
  • AL
  • 3 days ago
  • AL
  • 3 days ago

This IP attorney will focus primarily on GF's patent litigation and pre-litigation matters....

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Attorney

  • Nathan & Nathan
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 4 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 4 days ago

We are in search of an attorney to join our team who brings a positive attitude and is self-motivated....

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Attorney

  • ITAC
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 4 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 4 days ago

Personal Injury Attorney Our client is expanding across Alabama and looking for attorneys who want their work to matter....

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(Hot Jobs) Attorney (Mobile County Revenue Commission)

  • Mobile Civil Service
  • Mobile, AL
  • 5 days ago
  • Mobile, AL
  • 5 days ago

Mobile County $78,804 - $84,852 Minimum Qualification Requirements: Attainment of a minimum Juris Doctor Degree from an accredited school of law and a minimum of one year experience as a practicing attorney...

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Member Experience Advocate - Universal - Madison Branch Full-Time

  • Avadian Credit Union
  • Madison, AL
  • 5 days ago
  • Madison, AL
  • 5 days ago

Job Type Full-time Description We are looking for energetic, driven, service-oriented individual to fill our Member Experience Advocate - Universa l position at our Madison branch. In this role,...

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General Attorney (Tax) - Senior Technician Reviewer (INTL)

  • Internal Revenue Service
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 5 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 5 days ago

With nearly 1,700 attorneys, IRS Chief Counsel is the largest tax law firm nationwide. Our attorneys are among top tax law practitioners and some of the very best legal minds found anywhere....

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Assistant United States Attorney - Civil

  • US Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys
  • Montgomery, AL
  • 5 days ago
  • Montgomery, AL
  • 5 days ago

Assistant United States Attorney - Civil US Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S....

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Healthcare Regulatory Associate Attorney

  • Goodwin Recruiting
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 6 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 6 days ago

Draft legal memoranda, agreements, and compliance-related documents Conduct legal research and regulatory analysis Interface directly with clients on day-to-day healthcare matters Collaborate with attorneys...

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General Attorney (Tax) (ECE)

  • Internal Revenue Service
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 8 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 8 days ago

With nearly 1,700 attorneys, IRS Chief Counsel is the largest tax law firm nationwide. Our attorneys are among top tax law practitioners and some of the very best legal minds found anywhere....

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Demographic Data for Alabama

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Salary for Attorney Jobs in Alabama

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireLegal research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Attorneys in Alabama offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
72.2%
Bachelor's Degree
13.4%
Master's Degree
7.5%
Associate's Degree
3.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.7%
High School or GED
1.5%
Some College
0.3%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Attorneys in Alabama
2-4 years
50.8%
None
15.4%
10+ years
11.8%
Less than 1 year
5.9%
1-2 years
5.8%
6-8 years
5.4%
4-6 years
4.8%


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