Litigation Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a motivated Litigation Associate Attorney to join its New Orleans, Louisiana office. This full-time position offers the opportunity to engage in complex litigation matters, providing meaningful case responsibility and hands-on experience alongside accomplished lawyers.

Duties

• Manage assigned litigation matters with increasing responsibility.
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, memoranda, and briefs.
• Assist with written discovery, document review, depositions, and fact development.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and internal teams.
• Support hearings, mediations, trial preparation, and other key litigation events.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice in Louisiana or eligible for admission.
• 2-5 years of litigation experience preferred.
• Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.
• Strong organizational skills and sound judgment.

Education

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

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in Louisiana or eligible for admission.

Skills

• Strong writing and critical thinking abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Collaborative work style in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Long-Term and Short-Term Disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays.

Located in New Orleans and Boca Raton, Louisiana, the law firm handles a wide range of legal matters. Its practice areas include Antitrust, Appellate, Arbitration and Mediation, Bankruptcy, Business Litigation, Cannabis, Class and Mass Action Litigation, Construction, CornerStone Program, Corporate and Business Law, Criminal Defense and Government Investigations, Employment, Environmental Law and Litigation, Estate Planning, Administration of Trusts and Estates, Family Law, Fiduciary Litigation, Finance and Lending, Intellectual Property, Mergers and Acquisitions, Products Liability, Public Bidding and Government Contracting, Real Estate, Securities, Securities Litigation, Tax and Tax Controversy, Tax Exempt Organizations and Charitable Planning , and Toxic Tort Litigation.