Job Description
Job Title: Experienced Commercial Litigation Associate at Law Firm in Jackson, MS
Salary: Competitive compensation based on experience and ability
Experience: Minimum of three years of litigation experience
Job Responsibilities:
Prepare and file legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and discovery requests Take and defend depositions with confidence Communicate effectively with clients and managing attorney(s) Represent clients in court, mediations, and settlement conferences Negotiate settlements with opposing counsel or insurance companies Analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and research case law, statutes, regulations, and documents impacting clients Communicate clearly and logically with regulatory agencies, courts, counsel, and managing attorney(s) Organize and manage documents from multiple sources in complex litigation Effectively manage caseload with little supervision Try simple matters independently
Job Requirements:
Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.) from an accredited law school Minimum three years of litigation experience Ability to work independently Strong time management, organization, efficiency, and reliability skills Licensed to practice law in Mississippi, license in Louisiana is a plus In-person, full-time position in Jackson, Mississippi
What We Offer:
Competitive compensation within the market for the level of experience and ability Full range of benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, 401(k), profit-sharing, parental leave, and generous paid time off Associate mentorship and training
Join the dynamic team at Christian & Small, a leading law firm in Jackson, MS, as an experienced Commercial Litigation Associate. With a minimum of three years of litigation experience, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of cases and receive training and mentorship from partners with extensive commercial litigation experience. This is a full-time, in-person position in our Jackson office, and we are looking for someone who is able to work independently and effectively manage their caseload.
As a Commercial Litigation Associate, you will be responsible for preparing and filing legal documents, taking and defending depositions, communicating with clients and managing attorneys, representing clients in court and negotiations, and analyzing and researching case law and documents impacting our clients. You will also have the opportunity to try simple matters independently, with little supervision.
To be considered for this position, you must have a Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.) from an accredited law school and be licensed to practice law in Mississippi. A license in Louisiana is a plus. We are looking for someone with strong time management, organization, efficiency, and reliability skills, who is able to work independently.
In return, we offer a competitive salary based on your experience and ability, along with a full range of benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, 401(k), profit-sharing, parental leave, and generous paid time off. We also provide associate mentorship and training to help you develop your skills and advance in your career.
At Christian & Small, we are committed to developing young attorneys to serve our long-term clients and lead our firm in the coming years. We are an equal-opportunity employer, and all employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), age, disability, past or present military service, or genetic information.
If you are interested in joining our team as an Experienced Commercial Litigation Associate, please send your resume to **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. All applications will be kept strictly confidential. We look forward to hearing from you!
