Mississippi Licensed Attorney– (Remote in MS)

Overview

This role supports a nationwide legal practice that handles matters for entities with legal/financial interests in high-value assets, including motor vehicles and other secured property (e.g., banks, finance companies, and fleet companies). Due to case volume, the organization is expanding and is seeking a Delaware Licensed Attorney.

Responsibilities

• Manage a high-volume caseload and meet deadlines in a timely manner.
• Review new assignments promptly by analyzing, interpreting, and evaluating all available avenues to resolve cases.
• Handle negotiations to resolve impound lien disputes with repair shops, tow yards, and government agencies.
• Negotiate and resolve property damage claims with insurance adjusters, insurance claims supervisors, and opposing counsel.
• When negotiations are unsuccessful, handle litigation matters, including initiating litigation and managing all aspects of the lawsuit.
• Engage in ADR when appropriate (e.g., arbitration).
• Communicate directly with interested parties by phone and in written correspondence, including insurance adjusters, attorneys, body shops, tow yards, and clients.
• Negotiate and settle claims within discretionary authority.
• Obtain necessary client documents and releases and confirm settlement satisfaction.
• Fully document all activity in the appropriate computer system(s), including recording contacts, investigations, negotiations, and documentary evidence.
• Adhere to the Rules of Professional Conduct.
• Use and learn job-related technologies, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and Teams; internet browsers; and case management software.

Requirements

• Delaware Licensed Attorney.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to self-manage as a self-starter.
• Ability to handle high volume caseloads and manage deadlines.
• Competency with job-related technologies (Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and Teams; internet browsers; and case management software).
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Litigation skills, including the ability to manage lawsuits and utilize ADR when appropriate.
• Timely case evaluation skills for matters involving legal/financial interest in high dollar value assets.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience ranging from entry-level through significantly experienced will be considered.
• Complete and comprehensive training will be provided once hired.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salaries commensurate with experience.
• Competitive benefits package, including:
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • FSA (depending on chosen health plan)
  • HSAs (depending on chosen health plan)
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee discount programs
  • 401(k) with the ability to contribute immediately
• Bonus pay and commission pay.

Location

• Remote
• Interviews and training will be conducted using Microsoft Teams.
• The successful candidate must provide their own computer equipment and internet service.

Additional Notes

• Due to conflicts check reasons, no outside client representation is permitted.
• All lawyers are full-time employees; the organization currently does not establish of-counsel arrangements or co-counsel arrangements.