Workers' Compensation Associate Attorney

Overview

Join MGC's Workers' Compensation Team in Oxford, MS! MGC is an industry leading civil litigation firm celebrating 30 years of excellence in 2025 spanning 23 offices across 12 states. We are seeking to add an associate to our Workers' Compensation team in Oxford. Ideal candidates will have 0-5 years of practice experience. Our associates are given hands on experience and direct client contact.

We offer competitive compensation with monthly bonus opportunities. Must be licensed to practice law in Mississippi or have pending Mississippi bar exam results.

• Willingness to learn and work autonomously and within a team structure
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Initiative and the ability to multitask
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment

• Membership track with defined benchmarks
• Formal mentorship structure

• Paid parental leave
• Leadership training programs
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Casual dress code
• Mental health support resources
• Employee resource groups dedicated to promoting Diversity, Opportunity and Inclusion

• Assess new files to establish action plans, budgets, and recommendations.
• Prepare and assist with pleadings, discovery, motions and other workers’ compensation filings and submissions.
• Attend depositions, hearings, and other discovery events, providing thorough reports.
• Negotiate settlements, secure authority, and prepare for hearings as necessary.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career with a firm that values innovation and a supportive workplace culture, we encourage you to apply to McAngus Goudelock & Courie!

• Education
  • Juris Doctorate (Required)
• Experience
  • Prior insurance defense encouraged (Preferred)
• Licenses & Certifications
  • Bar (Required)

• Thought Provoking: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
• Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work
• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
• Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility