Associate Attorney

Brown Legal Group; Canton (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown Legal Group in Canton, MS seeks an Associate Attorney to handle real estate and/or commercial litigation matters. You will conduct legal research, draft pleadings and motions, and provide actionable legal advice while assisting in case strategy.

This is a full-time, on-site role requiring regular presence in the office and local courts. The ideal candidate holds a JD from an accredited law school and an active Mississippi license (or eligibility for prompt admission).

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school and active license to practice law in Mississippi or eligibility for prompt admission.
• Ability to provide practical legal advice, including analyzing issues and counseling clients on risks and options.
• Proficient in legal research using online tools and preparing memoranda and summaries.
• Effective negotiation skills for settlement discussions and client advocacy.
• Strong written and verbal communication, drafting clear documents and presenting arguments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, and other documents.
• Provide clear legal advice and assist in developing case strategy.
• Manage day-to-day matters and deadlines in litigation or real estate matters.

Skills

Legal advice

Legal research

Negotiation

Written communication

Verbal communication

Professionalism

Client service

Time management

Education

JD from accredited law school

Mississippi bar admission or eligible

Job description

Company Description

Brown Legal Group is committed to delivering excellent service and strong results for clients facing challenging legal issues. Team members work collaboratively with clients to craft strategic paths to success tailored to each situation. Brown Legal Group emphasizes early, proactive planning to improve the likelihood of achieving favorable outcomes and long-term solutions.

Role Description

The Associate Attorney will handle a variety of legal matters, with a focus on real estate and/or commercial litigation related practice areas. Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting legal research, drafting pleadings, motions, and other legal documents, providing clear legal advice, and assisting in the development of case strategy. This is a full-time, on-site position based in Canton, MS, requiring regular presence in the office and local courts.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide practical Legal Advice, including analyzing complex issues and counseling clients on risks and options.
• Proficient in legal Research, including use of online legal research tools and preparation of memoranda and case summaries.
• Effective Negotiation skills, with experience or aptitude in settlement discussions, mediation, and client advocacy.
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active license to practice law in Mississippi, or eligibility for prompt admission.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including drafting clear legal documents and presenting arguments persuasively.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and client service orientation, with the ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines.
• Prior experience in litigation or real estate law is preferred, but motivated early-career attorneys with relevant internships or clerkships are encouraged to apply.