Overview
We're hiring! Schwartz & Associates, P.A. is looking for a Personal Injury / Litigation Attorney. 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.
Responsibilities
- Represents the interests of the claimant at hearings, trials, depositions, oral arguments, mediations, arbitrations and other proceedings.
- Communicates with clients and guides them 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, conducts discovery, and drafts pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
- Litigates cases.
- Negotiates settlements on behalf of the claimant.
- Manages a demanding caseload.
- Any other duties, as assigned, and as related to the duties of the position.
Qualifications
Four (4) year College Degree from an accredited college or university; three (3) years of law school and license to practice law in Mississippi by passing the bar exam and 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.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.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.
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