Personal Injury Litigation Attorney - Jackson, MS (Finance)

Over the years, the Reaves Law Firm's personal injury lawyers have RESCUED countless people who have been injured, who have been wronged, and who feel like they have nowhere else to turn. Our clients are the David to the Goliath of the corporations that have wronged them, and they feel like their voice isn't heard. That's why our firm's motto is "Let Us Be Your Voice."
We are looking for experienced personal injury attorneys in the Jackson, MS area who want to BE THEIR VOICE. Attorneys who want to be the voice of fairness and justice for our clients who have been wronged. Over the last several years we have been one of the fastest-growing law firms in the Mid-South, and our Attorneys have grown with that caseload. Our attorneys are the BEST in the Mid-South. They are experienced, knowledgeable, CARING, and WINNING. Are you ready to apply? To BE THEIR VOICE.

The Litigation Attorney is the quarterback. You are the person who is the ZEALOUS advocate for your client, you must be their voice. You push their case, pursue their interest, and adapt to the adversarial relationship from the other side. It is about getting the best outcome you possibly can, the best outcome for our clients.

You are expected to:

Settle cases for maximum benefit to our clients
Win trials
Regularly communicate with clients and ensure exceptional client satisfaction.
Turnaround high volumes of cases efficiently; efficiency is essential.
Set expectations. Never overpromise, but always overdeliver.

Responsibilities:

Building the value of the cases
Attendance and preparation for depositions, mediations, hearings, and court appearances
Work with experts; generating, tending relationships with experts so that we can prove our case.
Drafting and filing of litigation documents to include pleadings, discovery requests, discovery responses, demands, motions, and memoranda.
Court Appearances/Court Hearings / Oral Arguments
Excellent client service skills
Kind and empathetic, able to work with difficult clients.
Positive, able to maintain a positive environment and culture.
Crises de-escalation, calm under fire.
Responsive, requires a lot of phone time.
Strong legal research and writing skills.
Ability to manage a high volume of cases with a strong support team.
Superior writing and oral communication skills.

Requirements

Licensed and in good standing with the MS Bar
Flexible, and able to adapt to rapid change.
Organized and disciplined, able to keep up with the operational side of the organization.
Excellent client service skills
Kind/empathetic, able to work with difficult clients.
Positive, able to maintain a positive environment and culture.
Crises de-escalation, calm under fire.
Responsive, requires a lot of phone time.
Strong legal research and writing skills.
Ability to manage a high volume of cases with a strong support team.
Superior writing and oral communication skills

Why consider the Reaves Law Firm? The RLF is a growing firm that truly values its clients, team members, and the community. The firm is totally committed to providing unprecedented legal representation and client care. When our team members excel, the RLF and our client's benefit. This approach creates a culture of excellence across the organization. Consider renewing your career with us!
Competitive compensation (base annual salary plus bonus eligibility), full benefits including but not limited to health, dental, vision, life insurance, PTO, 401k + match, etc.
These positions are full-time in-office assignments at the Reaves Law Firm's MS office located at:
1898 N. State St.
Jackson, MS 39202
In order to be considered for these positions, please submit three references along with your resume.