Litigation Associate Attorney

Pay: $80,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a respected Mississippi litigation firm with a strong reputation in civil litigation, insurance defense, coverage, professional liability, transportation, premises liability, workers’ compensation, and commercial litigation.
• Work directly with experienced litigators on meaningful defense matters in Mississippi state and federal courts.
• Build hands-on litigation experience while developing strong case strategy, discovery, motion practice, and courtroom skills.
• Step into an active role with room to grow, take ownership, and become a trusted member of a well-established defense practice.
• Be part of a collaborative, professional team that values high-quality legal work, responsiveness, and long-term client relationships.

Location: This is an on-site role based in our Ridgeland, Mississippi office, offering the opportunity to work closely with attorneys, clients, and litigation teams in a strong regional practice.

Note: Qualified candidates must have litigation experience and experience practicing in Mississippi state and federal courts.

About Us

We are a full-service regional law firm with a strong litigation practice and a long-standing reputation for zealous, ethical, and high-quality representation throughout Mississippi. Our attorneys handle a broad range of civil litigation and appellate matters for insurers, businesses, governmental entities, professionals, and individuals. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Handle civil litigation matters with a focus on insurance defense and related defense litigation.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, correspondence, and other litigation documents.
• Manage written discovery, document review, case analysis, and factual investigation.
• Attend hearings, depositions, mediations, and court appearances in Mississippi state and federal courts.
• Work with partners and senior attorneys to evaluate liability, damages, strategy, and case resolution.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, experts, witnesses, and court personnel.
• Support trial preparation, including exhibits, witness preparation, motions in limine, and case strategy.
• Manage deadlines, court filings, billing requirements, and active litigation calendars.
• Take increasing ownership of matters based on experience level and ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in Mississippi.
• Litigation experience required.
• Experience in Mississippi state and federal courts required.
• Insurance defense, civil defense, coverage, casualty, transportation, premises liability, professional liability, workers’ compensation, or commercial litigation experience strongly preferred.
• Strong legal writing, research, analysis, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage deadlines, work collaboratively, and handle matters with professionalism and attention to detail.
• Prior defense billing experience preferred.

Why You Will Love Working Here

• You will join a litigation-focused firm with a strong name in the Mississippi legal market.
• You will work on substantive defense matters rather than being limited to narrow support tasks.
• You will gain direct exposure to experienced trial attorneys and complex civil litigation.
• You will have a clear opportunity to grow your skills, judgment, and independence.
• You will be part of a team-oriented culture that values quality work, practical solutions, and strong client service.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance