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Richard Schwartz & Associates considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran in accordance with federal law. In addition, we comply with applicable state and local laws plus provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with a disability in accordance with applicable laws.
Paralegal - Litigation
Jackson, MS
The candidate for this position is responsible for scheduling specific attorney’s meetings, depositions, hearings, mediations and trials by performing the following duties:
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- The candidate for this position is responsible for scheduling specific attorney’s meetings, depositions, hearings, mediations and trials by performing the following duties:
- Coordinates and maintains specific attorney’s calendar and makes notes in the Needles system of client contact conversations.
- Enter all litigation information into the Needles system (i.e. style of case and correct court) once filing of complaints, summons and Civil Cover Sheet has been mailed to the Court for filing.
- Draft Complaints, Discovery, Correspondence and other legal documents for Mississippi and Louisiana.
- Communicate with clients, adverse parties (Defense paralegals and Defense attorneys) and court (Court Administrator’s, clerk’s office).
- Prepares correspondence memorandums for disbursements to client and closes files after disbursement.
- All legal duties as instructed by the specific attorney and Schwartz & Associates, P.A. protocol.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor or Associates Degree related to the legal field or a minimum of two (2) to three (3) years of comparable legal experience
- Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
- Ability to manage difficult and emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitment
Salary Range: $43,000 - $54,000 plus bonus depending on experience.
Personal Injury and Premises Attorney - Litigation
Jackson, MS
The candidate for this position assists injured clients with filing legal complaints, offers legal advice, prepares legal documents, and represents his/her client in court by performing the following duties:
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Answers client’s questions and guides him or her through the personal injury process.
- Ensures proper legal representation in all auto accident and premise liability cases.
- Works with experts and partners to evaluate the merits of a potential case and develop case theories.
- Prepares witnesses and claimants for hearings, trials, depositions, oral arguments, mediations, arbitrations and other proceedings.
- Takes depositions of the claimant, physicians, medical experts, and other parties.
- Conducts discovery, and drafts pleadings, findings of fact, motions, briefs, opinions and other legal documents.
- Negotiates settlements on behalf of the claimant.
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 motions, briefs, memorandums, resolutions, and legal agreements. Ability to develop logical thinking, organization, and problem-solving abilities.
Compensation is based on education and experience with expected range of $70,000 - $90,000 plus commission.
Claims Assistant
Jackson, MS
The candidate for this position at our Jackson office assists and relieves lawyers and other legal personnel of administrative and clerical work by performing the following duties:
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Communicates with clients at least every 30 days.
- Makes notes of client contact conversations in case management system.
- Prepares settlement and correspondence memorandums from lien holders for disbursements to client.
- Compiles demand letters and mails them to insurance companies.
- Completes escrow files where settlement monies are held in trust account.
- Compiles final treatment information for the treating/released department.
- Closes files after disbursement and sends provider checks and releases to insurance company.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED); or one (1) to three (3) years related experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Spanish speaking is a plus.
- Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
- Ability to manage difficult and emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.
Compensation will start at $17.00 per hour plus bonus.
