National Litigation and Claims Management Attorney

Job Overview
A law firm seeks a National Litigation and Claims Management Attorney in New Orleans, Louisiana. This role involves supporting a large, national logistics services provider with litigation strategy, discovery, and claims oversight. The position offers flexibility with in-person, remote, or hybrid work arrangements.

Duties

• Independently manage a nationwide litigation caseload from inception through resolution.
• Conduct thorough investigations and proactively address discovery issues.
• Develop strategic discovery responses aligned with national litigation strategies.
• Monitor and improve discovery processes for risk mitigation.
• Manage and enhance a national claims program for efficiency.
• Collaborate with attorneys, partners, and clients on case strategy and discovery plans.
• Adapt to shifting priorities and emerging legal issues.

Requirements

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice in at least one state.
• 5+ years of litigation experience.
• Strong discovery experience required.
• Experience with multi-jurisdictional litigation or national claims programs preferred.
• Background in transportation, logistics, or related regulatory frameworks preferred.
• Familiarity with e-commerce or gig economy legal issues is a plus.
• Proven ability to manage high-volume work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong client counseling and relationship management skills.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Advanced technical proficiency with litigation and discovery tools.

Education

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admitted to practice in at least one state.

Skills

• Strong discovery and litigation skills.
• Ability to manage multi-jurisdictional cases.
• Proficiency in client counseling and relationship management.
• Advanced technical skills with litigation tools.

Benefits

• Meaningful work with sophisticated matters.
• Collaborative culture with mentorship and professional development.
• Opportunities for long-term growth.
• Flexible hybrid work arrangement.
• Comprehensive benefits including PTO, 401(k) match, and medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage.
• Access to corporate discount programs and employee benefits.

This firm of almost 800 attorneys has one international office in London, England and thirty offices across the United States. Being such a large law firm, its practice areas cover a vast array of legal issues for businesses, estates, nonprofits, and government entities. Some of the practice areas are marine litigation, insurance, employment and labor, Internet, technology, estate planning, product liability, government lobbying, and much more.