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Mississippi Department of Employment Security · 3 hours ago

Associate Attorney

Clarksdale, MS

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

The Mississippi Department of Employment Security is seeking an Associate Attorney to handle important legal work. The role involves meeting with clients, conducting legal research, drafting legal documents, and representing clients in various legal settings.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Consulting with clients to ascertain the details, merits of each case, and courses of action

Conducting research using legislation, case law, and other legal texts as sources to decide on a modus operandi, wrongful or tortious conduct

Complete Case Evaluation Reports

Propose and assist with Discovery Plans. Complete the same as directed by Managing Attorney

Drafting legal texts, including reports, contracts, and appeals

As requested or approved by the firm, representing clients at meetings, hearings and trials

Recommending legal courses of action to the firm

Informing your line manager about salient developments in each case

Ensuring that data obtained during interactions with clients remain confidential and are stored securely

Reporting on hours spent on each assignment

Remaining abreast of changes to legislation

Qualification

Research skillsLegal writingClient consultationCase evaluationConfidentiality

Required

Outstanding research skills

Familiarity with all subspecialties of their field

Consulting with clients to ascertain the details, merits of each case, and courses of action

Conducting research using legislation, case law, and other legal texts as sources

Completing Case Evaluation Reports

Proposing and assisting with Discovery Plans

Drafting legal texts, including reports, contracts, and appeals

Representing clients at meetings, hearings and trials as requested or approved by the firm

Recommending legal courses of action to the firm

Informing line manager about salient developments in each case

Ensuring confidentiality and secure storage of client data

Reporting on hours spent on each assignment

Remaining abreast of changes to legislation

Company

Mississippi Department of Employment Security

Mississippi Department of Employment Security. Helping Mississippians Get Jobs. Look for a job. File Unemployment Claims. Post Jobs.

51-200 employees

http://mdes.ms.gov

Funding

Current Stage

Growth Stage

Leadership Team

Walter Hille

Chief Information Officer

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