Description:

Our New Orleans area office on the Northshore is growing and actively seeking a Litigation Attorney interested in growing his/her career among our team of staff and attorneys, who value and foster open and honest communication, and act with integrity and professionalism.

A Premier Defense Litigation Law Firm offers a competitive compensation plan and an excellent benefits package in a dynamic work environment that provides substantial opportunities for professional development.

Opportunity | Associate Attorney
A Premier Defense Litigation Law Firm seeks a highly-motivated Associate Attorney with at least three to five years' experience in the fields of insurance defense, premise liability defense, worker's compensation, and/or product liability defense. Other areas of practice may also be considered. Must be licensed to practice in Louisiana. However, licensure in Mississippi and other additional state admissions is a plus. This is an exceptional opportunity to be part of a dynamic team of lawyers in a growing office defending matters throughout the United States for various clients within a forward-thinking firm.

Skills and Abilities:
The individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily:

practice law in the state of Louisiana;
manage multiple case files successfully in a busy environment;
demonstrate strong legal research and analytical skills;
excellent written and verbal communication skills;
strong attention to detail with superb organization and prioritization skills;
ability to move from case to case efficiently; and,
knowledge of both state and federal court procedures.

Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include handling all aspects of litigation. The following are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required to do this job successfully under the direction of a partner:

draft, prepare and handle pleadings, motions, orders and legal memoranda;
draft and respond to written discovery and dispositive motions;
conduct legal research competently and with proficiency;
prepare and take depositions of parties and experts;
review client documents, draft case evaluations and status report correspondence;
assist in trial preparation and trial; and,
assist with and participate in mediations, arbitrations, and court appearances;