Real Estate Law to Personal Injury/Litigation Attorney

We're hiring! Schwartz & Associates, P.A. is looking for a Real Estate 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:

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.

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.

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