Mississippi Licensed Attorney– (Remote in MS)

GOLDFEIN & ASSOCIATES, P.C.•Jackson, MS

19d•Remote

About The Position

Our nationwide law firm represents entities that own or hold security interests in motor vehicles and other assets, including banks, finance companies, and fleet companies. The firm is growing and seeks an attorney to manage a high-volume caseload involving impound lien disputes and property damage claims. The attorney will review assignments, evaluate resolution options for clients with legal or financial interests in high-value assets, negotiate and settle claims, and pursue alternative dispute resolution or litigation when negotiations fail. The role requires direct communication with clients and other interested parties, detailed activity documentation, and adherence to the Rules of Professional Conduct. The firm provides complete and comprehensive training. Lawyers are full-time employees; the firm does not establish of-counsel or co-counsel arrangements. No outside client representation is permitted due to conflicts-check reasons. The work is fully remote, and interviews and training are conducted using Microsoft Teams. The successful candidate must provide their own computer equipment and internet service.

Requirements

Attorney licensed in Mississippi, as indicated by the job title and remote location; the posting's Primary Needs section separately says Delaware Licensed Attorney.
Self-starter with meticulous attention to detail and the ability to manage a high-volume caseload and deadlines.
Competency with, and ability to learn, job-related technology, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams, internet browsers, and case management software.
Strong negotiation skills.
Litigation skills.
No outside client representation is permitted.
Must provide own computer equipment and internet service.

Responsibilities

Manage a high-volume caseload and meet deadlines.
Review new assignments promptly and analyze, interpret, and evaluate avenues for resolving cases involving clients with legal or financial interests in high-value assets.
Negotiate impound lien disputes with repair shops, tow yards, and government agencies, and resolve property damage claims with insurance adjusters and opposing counsel.
Engage in alternative dispute resolution, such as arbitration, or commence litigation and handle all aspects of a lawsuit when negotiations fail.
Communicate directly by phone and written correspondence with interested parties, including insurance adjusters, insurance claims supervisors, attorneys, body shops, tow yards, and clients.
Negotiate and settle claims within discretionary authority, obtain necessary documents and releases from clients, and confirm settlement satisfaction.
Document all activity in the appropriate computer systems, including contacts, investigations, negotiations, and documentary evidence.
Adhere to the Rules of Professional Conduct.