Oxford Workers' Compensation Associate Attorney

McAngus Goudelock & Courie LLC; Oxford (MS); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Leadership training programs

Casual dress code

Mental health support resources

Diversity, Opportunity and Inclusion"

Job summary

McAngus Goudelock & Courie LLC in Oxford, MS, seeks a Workers' Compensation Associate Attorney to join its Litigation Team. The role offers remote/hybrid options after training and requires 1–5 years of practice, with hands-on experience from case inception to trial and direct client contact.

Ideal candidates are licensed in Mississippi (or pending results) and possess strong organizational, interpersonal, and multitasking abilities.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate or better.
• Bar admission in Mississippi or pending Mississippi bar exam results.

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

Attention to detail

Initiative

Multitasking

Teamwork

Education

Juris Doctorate or better

Job description

Oxford Workers' Compensation Associate Attorney

Job Category : Attorneys

Requisition Number : LITIG003258

• Posted : August 7, 2026
• Full-Time
• Hybrid

Locations

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Oxford
Oxford, MS 38655, USA

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
• Hybrid work options

Additional Benefits:

• Paid parental leave
• Leadership training programs
• 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

Qualifications

Motivations

Preferred

Growth Opportunities

: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Education

Required

Juris Doctorate or better.

Experience

Preferred

1-5 years:

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Bar

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