Associate Attorney, Mississippi

Summary

The law firm provides legal representation to consumers facing harassment or deception by creditors and debt collectors. The Associate Attorney will manage a diversified Mississippi caseload, communicate with clients and opposing parties, draft legal documents, conduct consumer-law research, and travel for court appearances.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and supervising a heavy & diversified caseload of the Firm’s clients in Mississippi
• Communicating with clients regarding their respective matters
• Drafting pleadings, motions, legal memoranda, reviewing & drafting agreements, etc
• Communicating with opposing parties to resolve/settle claims
• Legal research related to simple and complex issues in contract law and other areas of consumer law
• While this role is based from home, you will be required to travel for in court appearances

Skills

• Must be currently admitted to practice law in **Mississippi**
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience at a law firm
• Must possess superior organizational & time-management skills to meet strict deadlines
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Highest ethical standards and professional integrity
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work easily with senior management and employees at all levels throughout the organization
• Strong legal research skills -- proficiency in LexisNexis is a plus

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Must be currently admitted to practice law in **Mississippi**
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience at a law firm
• Must possess superior organizational & time-management skills to meet strict deadlines
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Highest ethical standards and professional integrity
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work easily with senior management and employees at all levels throughout the organization
• Strong legal research skills -- proficiency in LexisNexis is a plus

Benefits

• Training & Guidance
• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
• 401K Benefits with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• An incredible team of smart and supportive people!
• Fully remote