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Environmental Law to Personal Injury/Litigation Attorney

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Schwartz & Associates, P.A.

Environmental Law to Personal Injury/Litigation Attorney

Jackson, MS
Full Time
Paid
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    Job Description

    Job Description

    We're hiring! Schwartz & Associates, P.A. is looking for an Environmental Attorney ready to transition into Personal Injury/Litigation. If you have a passion for direct client interaction and want to use your litigation skills to make a real difference, this role offers a chance to help people during difficult times and achieve life-changing results.

    The candidate for this position assists injured claimants with filing and litigating claims by performing the following duties:

    Compensation:

    • Compensation is based on education and experience.
    • $70,000-$90,000 with an additional commission structure based on experience ranging from approximately $15,000 (low end) to $70,000 or more (high end)
    • There is no cap on commission

    Qualifications

    • Four (4) year College Degree from an accredited College or University; three (3) years of Law School and have obtained a Mississippi license to practice law by passing the bar exam and be in good standing with the Mississippi Bar; three (3) to five (5) years related experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Spanish speaking is a plus.
    • Ability to read and comprehend simple and complex instructions, short and long correspondence, and memos. Ability to convey information in a clear, concise, and logical manner. Ability to effectively advocate a position or a cause.
    • Ability to draft effective legal documents such as complaints, motions, briefs, memorandums, resolutions, and legal agreements. Ability to develop logical thinking, organization, and problem-solving abilities.

    Essential Duties & Responsibilities

    • Represents the interests of the claimant at hearings, trials, depositions, oral arguments, mediations, arbitrations and other proceedings.
    • Communicates with clients and guides him or her through the litigation process until resolution.
    • Gathers medical evidence and medical records. Contacts medical providers and completes paperwork relating to the claim.
    • Takes depositions of the claimant, physicians, medical experts, other parties and witnesses.
    • Drafts Complaints, conduct discovery, and drafts pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
    • Litigate cases.
    • Negotiates settlements on behalf of the claimant.
    • Responsible for a demanding caseload.
    • Any other duties, as assigned, and as related to the duties of the position.

    Company Description

    Richard Schwartz & Associates, P.A. is the biggest Personal Injury firm in the state of Mississippi. We have four (4) offices: (main office) Jackson, MS, Hattiesburg, MS, Tupelo, MS, and Meridian, MS.

    We strive for the best possible outcome for each case, offering open communication and one-on-one, personalized assistance throughout the entire legal process.

    Company Description

    Richard Schwartz & Associates, P.A. is the biggest Personal Injury firm in the state of Mississippi. We have four (4) offices: (main office) Jackson, MS, Hattiesburg, MS, Tupelo, MS, and Meridian, MS. \r\n\r\nWe strive for the best possible outcome for each case, offering open communication and one-on-one, personalized assistance throughout the entire legal process.