Job Overview
A law firm seeks a Workers' Compensation Associate Attorney to join their team in Oxford, MS. The position offers hybrid work options following initial training and integration. Candidates with 1-5 years of practice experience are encouraged to apply.
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
- Licensed to practice law in Mississippi or pending Mississippi bar exam results.
- 1-5 years of practice experience, with prior insurance defense encouraged.
- Willingness to learn and work autonomously and within a team structure.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Initiative and the ability to multitask.
- Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced work environment.
- Mindset geared toward embracing AI to innovate and elevate everyday legal work.
Education
- Juris Doctorate or equivalent.
Certifications
- Bar license in Mississippi.
Skills
- Strong communication and negotiation skills.
- Proficiency in legal research and writing.
- Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines effectively.
Benefits
- Paid parental leave.
- Leadership training programs.
- Comprehensive health insurance.
- Casual dress code.
- Mental health support resources.
- Employee resource groups dedicated to promoting diversity, opportunity, and inclusion.