Oxford Workers' Compensation Associate Attorney

McAngus Goudelock & Courie; Oxford (MS); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 115,000; 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 and Inclusion

Job summary

McAngus Goudelock & Courie in Oxford, MS seeks attorneys to join our Workers' Compensation team. Hybrid option after training, with remote possibilities noted.

Ideal candidates have 1-5 years of civil-litigation practice and will gain hands-on experience from inception to trial with direct client contact. We offer competitive compensation with monthly bonus opportunities, mentorship, and a formal progression track, plus comprehensive health benefits and a supportive culture focused on diversity

Qualifications

• Must be licensed to practice law in Mississippi or have pending Mississippi bar exam results.
• 1–5 years of practice experience in civil litigation.
• Hands-on experience in all phases of civil litigation from case inception to trial, with direct client contact.

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

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Initiative

Multitasking

Fast-paced environment

AI in legal work

Education

Mississippi Bar licensed

Job description

Join MGC's Litigation Team in Oxford, MS!

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

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

Ideal candidates will have 1-5 years of practice experience. Our associates are given hands on experience in all phases of civil litigation from case inception to trial, as well as direct client contact. We offer competitive compensation with monthly bonus opportunities. Must be licensed to practice law in Mississippi or have pending Mississippi bar exam results.

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

RECRUITER NOTICE

MGC does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or staffing agencies. MGC will not pay placement fees for candidates submitted without a signed fee and prior approval from the MGC Recruiting Team.