Associate Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Biloxi (MS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401K with employer match

Paid time off (PTO)

Training and guidance

Supportive team environment

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Biloxi, Mississippi seeks a full-time Associate Attorney to manage a diverse consumer protection caseload, including transactional and civil litigation matters, with remote communications to the New York City HQ.

The ideal candidate is admitted in Mississippi with at least 1 year of experience, strong writing and oral skills, and a commitment to ethics. Core duties include drafting pleadings, client communications, and in-depth legal research.

Qualifications

• Mississippi bar admission required.
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant law firm experience.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Highest ethical standards and professional integrity.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency in legal research; LexisNexis experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and supervise a heavy and diversified caseload in Mississippi.
• Communicate with clients regarding matters.
• Draft pleadings, motions, legal memoranda, and review agreements.
• Communicate with opposing parties to resolve or settle claims.
• Conduct legal research on contract and consumer law issues.
• Travel for in-court appearances as required.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Legal research

Interpersonal skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

LexisNexis

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a full-time Associate Attorney to join its practice in Biloxi, Mississippi. This role involves handling a diverse caseload related to consumer protection, including transactional and civil litigation matters. The position requires remote communication with the firm's headquarters in New York City.

Duties

• Maintain and supervise a heavy and diversified caseload in Mississippi.
• Communicate with clients regarding their respective matters.
• Draft pleadings, motions, legal memoranda, and review agreements.
• Communicate with opposing parties to resolve or settle claims.
• Conduct legal research on contract law and consumer law issues.
• Travel for in-court appearances as required.

Requirements

• Currently admitted to practice law in Mississippi.
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience at a law firm.
• Superior organizational and time-management skills.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Highest ethical standards and professional integrity.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency in legal research; LexisNexis experience is a plus.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

Licensed to practice law in Mississippi.

Skills

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Proficiency in legal research.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience.
• Training and guidance.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401K benefits with employer match.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Supportive team environment.