Litigation Associate Attorney

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Litigation Associate Attorney to join its team in Oxford, MS. The ideal candidate will have 1-5 years of practice experience and must be licensed to practice law in Mississippi. This role offers hybrid work options and opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment.

Duties

• Assess new files to establish action plans, budgets, and recommendations.
• Identify pleading requirements and delegate tasks to paralegals as needed.
• Prepare discovery responses and manage document production.
• Attend depositions, hearings, and other discovery events, providing thorough reports.
• Negotiate settlements, secure authority, and prepare for trial as necessary.
• Maintain regular communication with paralegals and legal assistants.

Requirements

• 1-5 years of practice experience.
• Licensed to practice law in Mississippi.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills for effective communication.
• Strong organizational capabilities and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and independently.

Education

• Juris Doctorate or equivalent.

Certifications

• Bar admission in Mississippi.

Skills

• Interpersonal communication.
• Organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Independent task management.

Benefits

• Paid parental leave.
• Leadership training programs.
• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Casual dress code.
• Mental health support resources.
• Employee resource groups for diversity, opportunity, and inclusion.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
400 Perimeter Center Ter NE Ste 900
Atlanta
Georgia
United States 30346
Phone : 770-450-2000
Fax : (213) 895-7306