Litigation Attorney

Lexitas Legal Talent Solutions; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Lexitas Legal Talent Solutions represents a prominent national plaintiff’s law firm seeking an experienced litigation associate to join its growing team in Jackson, Mississippi. This is a growth‑oriented, trial‑focused role offering meaningful exposure to complex matters and strong client advocacy.

The firm offers highly competitive compensation starting at 100k+ depending on experience, on‑site work in Jackson, and a collaborative environment with senior attorneys to drive case development.

Qualifications

• Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years in a personal injury practice on either the plaintiff or defense side.
• Candidates must be able to demonstrate strong writing and research skills.
• Experience preparing for and participating in trials is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a docket of litigation matters from filing through resolution
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests/responses, and legal memoranda
• Conduct legal research and develop case strategies
• Take and defend depositions, including fact witnesses and experts
• Attend hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and support staff to drive case development

Skills

Litigation experience

Strong writing

Strong research

Deposition experience

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Overview

Our client, a prominent national plaintiff’s law firm, seeks an experienced litigation associate to join its growing team. This is an excellent growth opportunity for an attorney interested in being part of a busy trial-oriented firm devoted to strong client advocacy.

The firm offers highly competitive compensation and benefits, starting at 100k+ and up depending on experience. This position is on-site in Jackson.

Responsibilities

• Manage a docket of litigation matters from filing through resolution
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests/responses, and legal memoranda
• Conduct legal research and develop case strategies
• Take and defend depositions, including fact witnesses and experts
• Attend hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and support staff to drive case development

Qualifications

• Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years in a personal injury practice on either the plaintiff or defense side
• Candidates must be able to demonstrate strong writing and research skills
• Experience preparing for and participating in trials is strongly preferred

Lexitas prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.