Job Title: Workers' Compensation Associate Attorney
Job Responsibilities:
- 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.
Education and Experience Information:
- Required: Juris Doctorate or better.
- Preferred Experience: 3-5 years of practice experience, prior insurance defense encouraged.
- Licenses & Certifications: Must be licensed to practice law in Mississippi, Bar certification required.
Salary Information:
- The text does not specify salary information, but mentions competitive compensation packages.
Additional Information:
- The position is full-time and offers hybrid work options to support work-life balance.
- Membership track with defined benchmarks and goals, along with mentorship opportunities.
- Additional benefits include paid parental leave, leadership training programs, comprehensive health insurance, casual dress code, mental health support resources, and employee resource groups focused on Diversity, Opportunity, and Inclusion.
- Candidates should demonstrate exceptional interpersonal skills, strong organizational capabilities, proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment.
- Candidates should also be committed to the law firm's vision of being a nationally recognized insurance law firm with a strong focus on diversity, opportunity, and inclusion.
