Associate Attorney

MG+M The Law Firm; Jackson (MS); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Job summary

MG+M The Law Firm in Jackson, MS seeks an Associate Attorney to independently manage a litigation caseload, conduct depositions, and prepare witnesses for deposition and trial. The role requires handling discovery, motions, and trial preparation with meticulous time-keeping.

Ideal candidates have at least eight years in general/complex/toxic tort or environmental liability, with a JD and Louisiana admission. The firm offers a hybrid work environment and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Must be admitted to practice in Louisiana.
• Experience with motion practice and depositions is preferred.

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.

Skills

Litigation

Depositions

Legal research

Brief writing

Case management

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

MG+M The Law Firm (MG+M) has an immediate opening for an Associate Attorney in our Jackson, MS office. MG+M is a nationally renowned litigationlaw firm concentrating on complex civil matters. The firm's expertise is diverse but focused in the areas of toxic tort, complex product liability, local government, general liability, and commercial litigation. We approach litigation as a unified team, integrating our efforts with those of our clients to advance their interests wherever they do business. Our goal is always to deliver optimal results at the best possible value.

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).

MG+M will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status. We are committed to cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity as a fundamental value.