Job Summary:
The Associate Attorney will report directly to the Managing Partner of Evictions.
The Associate Attorney will work alongside the evictions support staff.
The candidate must be a licensed attorney in good standing with the State Bar of Mississippi.
Preference will be given to candidates who are also licensed in one or more of the following states (in addition to Mississippi): Georgia, Texas, or Alabama.
The ideal candidate should also have at least 1 year of litigation experience.
Preference will be given to candidates with experience in evictions or other default related litigation.
For the right candidate a fully remote work environment may be considered.
A relocation assistance package may also be available for the right candidate to relocate to one of the three (3) cities listed above where the firm maintains offices.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Handle all aspects of eviction cases from cradle to grave.
Timely complete tasks and steps assigned to attorney in internal case management system.
Attend court hearings (when practical due to geographical location or remote hearing capabilities) on eviction cases.
Independently maintain schedule of hearings and court deadlines.
Prepare and review documentation, including, but not limited to, legally required letters and pleadings required to be filed in eviction cases.
Sign pleadings, at times before a notary public, to be filed in evictions cases.
Regularly update clients and provide legal advice as needed.
Communicate effectively, courteously, and professionally with clients, defendants, opposing counsel, judges, courthouse staff, law enforcement officers, and other outside parties.
Update and maintain both the clients’ case management systems as well as the Firm’s internal case management system.
EDUCATION & WORK EXPERIENCE:
Membership in the State Bar of Mississippi as a licensed attorney in good standing is required.
Additional membership in the State Bars of Georgia, Alabama, or Texas as a licensed attorney in good standing is preferred.
1-5 years of experience in eviction or other general litigation.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
Must be a motivated self starter with the ability to multi-task
Must be detail-oriented
Must have the ability to work independently with little day-to-day hands-on supervision
Must have the ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills
Must be personable, professional, courteous
Must be flexible and willing to adapt to change
Must possess strong organizational skills
Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner
Ability to contribute to building a positive team spirit
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Normal office working conditions, remote work is possible.
The noise level in the office work environment is quiet to moderate.
We offer a comprehensive compensation package, which includes a salary commensurate with experience and accomplishments.
If you possess the requisite qualifications and are seeking the challenge of working in a growing firm please submit your resume in confidence.
All applicants applying for U.
S.
job openings must be authorized to work in the United States.
Because of the high volume of calls received, only qualified candidates will be contacted for consideration
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive.
Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
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