Toxic Tort / Latent Injury Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced Toxic Tort / Latent Injury Attorney in New Orleans, LA. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in toxic tort and latent injury litigation, including trial experience. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex cases, representing a diverse range of clients in a collaborative and dynamic environment.

Duties

• Manage a sophisticated caseload involving toxic tort, latent injury, and complex product liability matters.
• Conduct comprehensive legal research and draft high-quality pleadings, discovery responses, motions, and briefs.
• Represent clients in court hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials.
• Develop and execute effective defense strategies using scientific, medical, and technical evidence.
• Provide strategic legal guidance to clients, insurers, and internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with colleagues and experts to drive favorable outcomes.
• Stay current on legal developments affecting toxic tort and environmental litigation.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Louisiana State Bar and in good standing.
• Experience in insurance defense litigation, including trial experience.
• Strong analytical, research, and writing skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• High level of professionalism and ethical standards.

Education

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

Certifications

• Admission to the Louisiana State Bar.

Skills

• Strong analytical, research, and writing skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Benefits

• Participation in bonus programs.
• Life Insurance: $50,000 coverage at no cost to the employee.
• Long-Term Disability Insurance at no cost to the employee.
• Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans through BCBS.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with an annual discretionary match.
• HSA with Firm Contribution.
• Dependent Care FSA.
• Unlimited PTO.
• Flexible Work Schedules.
• Additional Supplemental insurances available.