Workers Compensation Associate Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Ridgeland (MS); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; 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 promoting DEI

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks a Workers' Compensation Associate Attorney in Ridgeland, MS. The role offers remote/hybrid options after training and requires 3–5 years of practice experience with Mississippi bar eligibility or pending results.

Responsibilities include assessing files, drafting pleadings, managing discovery, attending depositions and hearings, and negotiating settlements. Collaboration with paralegals is essential to support successful litigation outcomes.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate is required or equivalent.
• Mississippi bar admission or pending results is acceptable.
• Willingness to learn and work autonomously within a team.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

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

Strong communication

Team player

Organizational skills

Initiative

Attention to detail

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Workers' Compensation Associate Attorney in Ridgeland, MS. The position offers remote/hybrid options post-training. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of practice experience and must be licensed to practice law in Mississippi or have pending bar exam results.

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

• 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

• Licensed to practice law in Mississippi or pending bar exam results.

Skills

• Thought-provoking and dedicated.
• Team player and functional expert.
• Motivated by work-life balance, goal completion, and growth opportunities.

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.