Workers' Compensation Associate Attorney

McAngus Goudelock & Courie; Ridgeland (MS); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; 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 dedicated toD

Job summary

McAngus Goudelock & Courie in Jackson, Mississippi, invites experienced attorneys to join our Workers' Compensation team. The role offers hands-on client contact, formal mentorship, and a defined career track with performance benchmarks.

After initial training, hybrid work options are available; the firm emphasizes teamwork, competitive compensation with monthly bonus opportunities, and a supportive benefits package including health insurance and parental leave.

Qualifications

• Mississippi bar admission or pending bar results in MS.
• 3–5 years of practice experience in Workers' Compensation or related field.
• Ability to work autonomously within a team and handle cases.

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

Team collaboration

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Initiative

Multitasking

Willingness to learn

Job description

Join MGC's Workers' Compensation Team in Jackson, MS!

MGC is an industry leading civil litigation firm celebrating 30 years of excellence in 2025 spanning 23 offices across 12 states.

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

Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of practice experience. Our associates are given hands on experience and 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

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.er>
• 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