Casualty and Mass Tort Litigation Partnership Track Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Lateral/Experienced Associate to join its Casualty and Mass Tort Litigation Practice Group in Baton Rouge, LA. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in litigation and a commitment to providing exceptional legal services.

Duties

• Collaborate with partners on all phases of litigation, including investigations, case reporting, and trial preparation.
• Independently manage a caseload from inception to resolution.
• Conduct depositions and handle court appearances regularly.
• Lead client communications and provide meaningful updates.

Requirements

• Minimum five years of general litigation experience.
• Extensive experience in depositions, motion writing, and discovery.
• Excellent academic credentials and strong research, writing, and advocacy skills.
• Ability to interact directly with clients and develop client relationships.
• Must be in good standing with the LA and TX State Bar.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in Louisiana and Texas.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, challenging environment.
• Team-oriented with a track record of high achievement.

Benefits

• Health, life, disability, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan.

With more than 100 lawyers, this law firm serves the needs of large and small businesses and Fortune 500 companies. It serves clients in numerous industries, such as energy, information technology, banking, financial services, telecommunications, transportation, trucking, media, advertising, insurance, gaming, government, education, healthcare, manufacturing, real estate, retail, construction, leasing, environmental regulation, commercial litigation, products liability, business transactions, intellectual property, chemical exposure litigation, toxic tort defense, medical malpractice, bankruptcy and reorganization, labor and employment, state and local tax, administrative matters, lobbying, estate planning, probate, and insurance coverage litigation. The firm's history is one of lasting alliances with its clients. Attorneys are known to diligently pursue results that allow their clients to outperform their competitors.