Energy Environmental Litigation Associate Attorney

A law firm in Baton Rouge, LA, is offering a partnership track position for an Energy Environmental Litigation Associate Attorney. This opportunity is ideal for a lateral associate with 3+ years of prior litigation experience in any practice area, possessing excellent academic credentials and the ability to work with highly sophisticated clients.

Duties:

• Handle a caseload of energy and environmental litigation matters.
• Conduct legal research, prepare legal documents, and provide strategic advice to clients.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and legal teams to develop case strategies.
• Represent clients in court, hearings, and other legal proceedings.
• Interact directly with highly sophisticated clients to address their legal needs.
• Demonstrate strong research, writing, communication, and advocacy skills.
• Work towards partnership within the firm.

Requirements:

• Lateral associate with 3+ years of prior litigation experience in any practice area.
• Excellent academic credentials from a reputable law school.
• Strong research, writing, communication, and advocacy skills.
• Ability to work with highly sophisticated clients.
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Active Bar membership in the relevant jurisdiction.

Skills:

• Litigation experience, particularly in energy and environmental law.
• Legal research and analytical skills.
• Exceptional writing and communication skills.
• Advocacy skills for effective representation in litigation.
• Client relationship development and management.
• Collaboration with legal teams and strategic thinking.

Benefits:

• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Contributions to health and dental plans.
• Subsidized gym membership.
• Disability coverage.

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.