Summary
Safeguard Law Group, PLLC is a consumer protection law firm representing consumers harassed or deceived by creditors and debt collectors. The Associate Attorney will manage a diversified caseload, communicate with clients and opposing parties, draft legal documents and agreements, conduct legal 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
- The ideal candidate is one who has experience drafting legal documents such as pleadings and legal memoranda, has strong organizational skills, and is willing to take on a heavy workload
- Candidates must be currently located in or near the Biloxi, Mississippi area to be considered for this role
- 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
- The ideal candidate is one who has experience drafting legal documents such as pleadings and legal memoranda, has strong organizational skills, and is willing to take on a heavy workload
- Candidates must be currently located in or near the Biloxi, Mississippi area to be considered for this role
- 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
Nice to Haves
- 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!
- This role is based from home