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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.

Call Center Specialist - Part Time

Jackson, MS -

Hours - 12:30 pm – 6:30 pm

The candidate for this position will be responsible for answering incoming calls, routing calls to appropriate staff and screening potential new cases and determine if they meet our firm criteria:

Qualifications

Minimum requirement: High School Diploma, however, some college experience or degree preferred.
Telemarketing skills a plus.
Prior experience working in a law firm or legal experience a plus.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions as well as write thorough notes.
Ability to effectively present information to clients and upper management of the firm.
Ability to multitask (i.e. listen type, and talk on the phone all at the same time).

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Gathers information from callers and sends messages/calls to appropriate personnel.
Screen potential new cases, via telephone and in person to determine if they meet the law firm criteria.
Operate communication systems such as telephone, computer, and call center software.
Perform other call center duties as needed.
Position will work less than 30 hours per week
May occasionally work until 8:00 pm

Compensation for qualified applicants will be $18.00 per hour plus bonus.

Resumes should be sent to sszabo@1call.org

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.

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 commitments.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

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.

Compensation is based on education and experience.

Why Hire Us?

Common Car Accident Questions

How Long Do I Have to File an Injury Claim?

In most instances, you have three years to resolve the claim or file a lawsuit to protect the statute for injuries after a car accident in Mississippi. However, there are some exceptions where you only have one (1) year to resolve your claim or file suit, so you need to contact an experienced personal injury law firm to help you as soon as possible. The clock starts ticking on the date the accident occurs.