Oxford Litigation Associate Attorney

McAngus Goudelock & Courie; Oxford (MS); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Leadership training programs

Comprehensive health insurance

Casual dress code

Mental health support resources

Diversity, Opportunity & Inclusion ERG

Job summary

McAngus Goudelock & Courie (MGC) seeks attorneys to join its Litigation Team in Oxford, MS. The firm offers hybrid options after training and integration with the team, with a focus on autonomous and collaborative work styles in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates embrace AI to innovate daily legal tasks, bring strong organizational abilities, and demonstrate initiative. The role includes mentorship and growth opportunities within a respected civil litigation practice.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and work autonomously and within a team structure.
• Exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and multitask.

Responsibilities

• Assess new files to establish action plans, budgets, and recommendations.
• Identify pleading requirements and delegate tasks to paralegals as needed.
• Prepare discovery responses and manage document production.
• Attend depositions, hearings, and other discovery events, providing thorough reports.
• Negotiate settlements, secure authority, and prepare for trial as necessary.
• Maintain regular communication with paralegals and legal assistants.

Skills

Autonomous work

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Team collaboration

AI adaptation

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

MGC is an industry leading civil litigation firm celebrating 31 years of excellence spanning 22 offices across 12 states.

Join MGC's Litigation Team in Oxford, MS!

We are seeking attorneys to join our Litigation team in Oxford. Remote/hybrid options will be considered after training/integration with the team.

What We're Looking For:

• Willingness to learn and work autonomously and within a team structure
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Initiative and the ability to multitask
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment
• Mindset geared toward embracing AI to innovate and elevate everyday legal work

Position Overview:

• Membership track with defined benchmarks
• Formal mentorship structure
• Hybrid work options

Additional Benefits:

• Paid parental leave
• Leadership training programs
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Casual dress code
• Mental health support resources
• Employee resource groups dedicated to promoting Diversity, Opportunity and Inclusion

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Assess new files to establish action plans, budgets, and recommendations.
• Identify pleading requirements and delegate tasks to paralegals as needed.
• Prepare discovery responses and manage document production.
• Attend depositions, hearings, and other discovery events, providing thorough reports
• Negotiate settlements, secure authority, and prepare for trial as necessary
• Maintain regular communication with paralegals and legal assistants