Attorney Jobs in Jackson, MS

An Attorney, also known as a Lawyer, plays a crucial role in the legal industry by providing professional legal advice, interpreting and applying laws, and representing individuals, corporations, and government agencies in court disputes and negotiations. They draft and file legal documents such as lawsuits, appeals, contracts, deeds, and wills. Attorneys might also specialize in certain areas of law such as criminal law, family law, civil rights law, environmental law, or tax law. They must have a comprehensive understanding of legal theories and be able to effectively use laws and precedents to assist their clients.

Attorneys must have a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA), and they must pass their state's bar exam to be certified to practice law. Their work requires excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, research, and public speaking skills. Prior to becoming an attorney, individuals may have roles such as a Law Clerk, Paralegal, or Legal Intern, to gain practical experience in the legal field. These roles often involve conducting legal research, drafting legal documents, and assisting attorneys in preparing for trials and hearings.

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CampusGuard Customer Advocate

  • Jackson, MS
  • 2 days ago
  • Jackson, MS
  • 2 days ago

CampusGuard, a Nelnet Company, provides information security services for campus-based organizations including higher education institutions, healthcare providers, city, county and state...

Admitted Attorney Document Review Projects

  • Jackson, MS
  • 5 days ago
  • Jackson, MS
  • 5 days ago

Beacon Hill Legal seeks US barred attorneys in the Mississippi market to join our remote review teams. We have a number of large reviews in the pipeline looking to kick off during July....

Remote Work

Conveyancing Solicitor

  • Bolton, MS (19 miles from Jackson, MS)
  • 6 days ago
  • Bolton, MS (19 miles from Jackson, MS)
  • 6 days ago

Residential Property Solicitor Location: Bolton / Hybrid Salary: Competitive, depending on experience Are you a qualified Residential Property Solicitor with 2+ years' PQE, ready to take the next...

General Attorney

  • Jackson, MS
  • 9 days ago
  • Jackson, MS
  • 9 days ago

L&P criminal fraud attorneys investigate and prosecute criminal fraud cases that undermine SSA and other government benefits programs, are responsible for all stages of the criminal prosecution, and...

Associate Attorney

  • Jackson, MS
  • 12 days ago
  • Jackson, MS
  • 12 days ago

Litigation Attorney - (All Levels) Jackson, MS Seeking seasoned civil litigation attorneys! We currently have openings available for attorneys at various levels....

Customer Service Advocate

  • Jackson, MS
  • 14 days ago
  • Jackson, MS
  • 14 days ago

Mortgage Advocate/Office of the President will be responsible for resolving and responding to escalated or complex customer complaints from various channels, including internal departments or executives, attorneys...

On-Demand: Guest Advocate (Cashier), General Merchandise, Fulfillment, Food and Beverage, Style (T1920)

  • Flowood, MS (5 miles from Jackson, MS)
  • 21 days ago
  • Flowood, MS (5 miles from Jackson, MS)
  • 21 days ago

Starting Hourly Rate / Salario por Hora Inicial: $15.00 USD per hour ALL ABOUT TARGET Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life...

Intellectual Property Counsel

  • Jackson, MS
  • 23 days ago
  • Jackson, MS
  • 23 days ago

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced attorney to join our legal team....

Guest Advocate (Cashier or Front of Store Attendant/Cart Attendant) (T1920)

  • Flowood, MS (5 miles from Jackson, MS)
  • 23 days ago
  • Flowood, MS (5 miles from Jackson, MS)
  • 23 days ago

Starting Hourly Rate / Salario por Hora Inicial: $15.00 USD per hour ALL ABOUT TARGET As a Fortune 50 company with more than 400,000 team members worldwide, Target is an iconic brand and one of...

Senior Attorney

  • Madison, MS (15 miles from Jackson, MS)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Madison, MS (15 miles from Jackson, MS)
  • 30+ days ago

This position may have supervisory responsibility for paralegals and may be asked to supervise other attorneys, legal volunteers, and/or outside counsel....

Remote Work

Sr. Claims Advocate

  • Jackson, MS
  • 30+ days ago
  • Jackson, MS
  • 30+ days ago

Our not-so-secret sauce. Award-winning, inclusive, Top Workplace culture doesn't happen overnight. It's a result of hard work by extraordinary people. More than 11,000 of the industry's brightest...

Labor and Employment Attorney

  • Jackson, MS
  • 45+ days ago
  • Jackson, MS
  • 45+ days ago

. + Represent or manage representation in employment-related disputes, including agency actions, administrative claims, mediation, and litigation. + Collaborate with HR and other members of Legal to...

Claims Adjuster - Attorney Represented Injury

  • Ridgeland, MS (9 miles from Jackson, MS)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Ridgeland, MS (9 miles from Jackson, MS)
  • 60+ days ago

As a claims adjuster specialist, you'll play a critical role managing attorney represented bodily injury (BI) claims....

Bilingual Sales Advocate

  • Jackson, MS
  • 90+ days ago
  • Jackson, MS
  • 90+ days ago

Job Details Job Location : Jackson, MS Position Type : Full-Time/Part-Time Salary Range : $25,000.00 - $50,000.00 Base+Commission/year Job Category : Store Sales Description Mobilelink-Bilingual...

Demographic Data for Jackson, MS

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Salary for Attorney Jobs in Jackson, MS

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireLegal research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Attorneys in Jackson, MS offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
72.9%
Bachelor's Degree
12.9%
Master's Degree
7.3%
Associate's Degree
3.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.7%
High School or GED
1.6%
Some College
0.3%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Attorneys in Jackson, MS
2-4 years
50.8%
None
15.4%
10+ years
11.8%
Less than 1 year
5.9%
1-2 years
5.8%
6-8 years
5.4%
4-6 years
4.8%


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