Associate Attorney

MG+M The Law Firm

$100K — $120K *
Legal & Accounting
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in general litigation, complex litigation, toxic tort liability, or environmental liability.
  • Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
  • Admitted to practice in Louisiana.
  • Experience with motion practice and depositions required.
  • Strong ability to analyze complex legal matters.
  • Proficiency in research and writing.
  • Capable of independent, organized work.

Responsibilities

  • Independently manage a litigation caseload.
  • Conduct and prepare for depositions.
  • Prepare witnesses for deposition and trial.
  • Review and analyze discovery requests.
  • Draft and respond to legal pleadings and motions.
  • Support trial preparation tasks.
  • Maintain accurate time records.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision.
  • Life and disability insurance.
  • 401(k) retirement plan.
Full Job Description
MG+M The Law Firm (MG+M) has an immediate opening for an Associate Attorney in our Jackson, MS office.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Independently manage a litigation caseload
  • Conduct depositions
  • Prepare witnesses for deposition and trial
  • Review and analyze discovery requests
  • Prepare and respond to discovery requests, pleadings, and motions
  • Trial preparation and support
  • Maintain accurate time records


Candidate Requirements:
  • Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in one or more of the following practice areas: general litigation, complex litigation, toxic tort liability, or environmental liability.
  • Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
  • Must be admitted to practice in the state of Louisiana
  • Experience with motion practice and depositions.
  • Experience taking lead in plaintiff and expert depositions is preferred but not required.
  • Capable of independent work.
  • Work in an organized and efficient manner.
  • Superior research and writing skills.
  • Ability to multi-task.
  • Ability to analyze complex matters.


Why Should You Apply?

Our associates work closely with our senior lawyers and clients on challenging work in an entrepreneurial and collegial environment. We offer a hybrid work environment, competitive compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and 401(k).

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