Workers Compensation Associate Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Leadership training programs

Comprehensive health insurance

Casual dress code

Mental health support resources

Employee resource groups for diversity

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks a Workers' Compensation Associate Attorney in Jackson, MS to join our team. The candidate should have 3–5 years of practice experience and be licensed to practice law in Mississippi or have pending bar results.

Remote/hybrid options may be available after training and integration with the team. Responsibilities include assessing files, preparing discovery responses, attending depositions and hearings, negotiating settlements, and maintaining clear communication with

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate required; Mississippi bar license or pending results.
• 3–5 years of practice experience, preferably in workers' compensation/insurance defense.
• Ability to work autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Autonomy

Education

Juris Doctorate or equivalent

Mississippi bar admission

Job description

Job OverviewA law firm seeks a Workers' Compensation Associate Attorney in Jackson, MS. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of practice experience and be licensed to practice law in Mississippi or have pending bar exam results. Remote/hybrid options may be available after training and integration with the team.

Duties

• 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.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of practice experience, with prior insurance defense encouraged.
• Licensed to practice law in Mississippi or pending bar exam results.
• 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.

Education

Juris Doctorate or equivalent.

Certifications

Bar license in Mississippi.

Skills

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

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.